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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Nicholas Puhek #2624 Race: 2026 Vacation Races Yosemite Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance Leads to Podium Finish In the 2026 Vacation Races | Yosemite Half Marathon, Nicholas Puhek delivered a commendable performance, clocking an overall time of 1:16:47. His average pace of 5:51 min/mile demonstrated impressive consistency across the 13.1-mile course. Notably, Nicholas occupied the 3rd position overall, among 3,795 participants, and maintained this position in his gender and division categories as well. His race strategy showcased strategic pacing. After starting with a swift 5:40 in the first mile, he encountered minor slowdowns in the second and third miles with consistent 6:06 splits. A strong consistency between miles 4 and 8 with mile paces ranging between 5:37 and 5:55 highlighted strategic pacing, allowing for a powerful 5:20 split at mile 9. While mile 11 and 12 reflected a slight decrease in pace with 6:20 and 6:21 splits, Nicholas concluded the race with a strong 5:54 mile, securing his podium finish. Consider evaluating pacing strategy for earlier miles to see if further gains can be made.