Results/Photos

Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Nicholas Mateus #1627 Race: 2026 Vacation Races Yosemite Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Mid-Race Gains Drive Performance Nicholas exhibited a remarkably consistent pace throughout the majority of the race, maintaining positions close to the top of the leaderboard. His early splits were solid, starting with a 6:05 pace for the initial mile. Notably, he picked up speed around the fourth mile achieving an impressive 5:37 split pace, propelling him into 4th place where he steadfastly held position for the remainder of the race. Particularly impressive was mile 12, clocking a swift 4:23 pace. Shaving time in the mid-race segments with sub-6:00 mile paces demonstrates strong endurance and pacing strategy. The final elapsed time of 1:17:45 with an overall pace of 5:56 min/mile results in an admirable standing. The deceleration during the 13th mile to an 8:42 pace suggests a focused area for improvement in sustaining pace consistency through the finish line, which will refine performance for future events. Keep refining race strategies and endurance training.