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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Maria Arredondo #4613 Race: 2026 Vacation Races Yosemite Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strategic Pacing Maria Arredondo finished the Yosemite Half Marathon with an impressive time of 1:32:15, maintaining an average pace of 7:02 min/mile. She achieved a 4th place finish in her division, a notable accomplishment among 3,795 participants. Notably, her pacing showed remarkable consistency, with a strong start at a 6:59 min/mile for the first mile. Maria improved her overall ranking, moving from 67th to 49th place by the race's end. Her performance was highlighted by a strategic acceleration between miles 8 and 10, with her best split recorded at mile 9 with a pace of 5:52 min/mile. She climbed within the top 3 for females, maintaining her position through mile 10. There was a slight decline in pace from mile 11 onwards; when reviewing future races, focusing on maintaining momentum could be beneficial. Overall, Maria's race demonstrated impressive pacing tactics and strong endurance.