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Date: May 9, 2026 Participant: Philip Chow #4608 Race: 2026 Vacation Races Yosemite Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Impressive Pace Drops and Strong Finish Philip Chow's performance in the 2026 Vacation Races at Yosemite showcased his ability to progressively improve throughout the half marathon. The early miles set a steady pace, beginning with a 6:31 min/mile at mile one. Notably, Philip made significant pace improvements in the latter stages; from mile six, he consistently dropped below a 6:30 min/mile pace, which contributed to an overall average pace of 6:34 min/mile. In terms of placement, Philip moved up steadily, progressing from 44th at mile one to finishing 24th overall out of 3,795 participants. Particularly noteworthy was his strong surge in miles eight through ten, where he clocked remarkable splits under 6:00 min/mile. Maintaining focus in the late stages could help to capitalize on initial pacing to finish even stronger. Finishing 4th in his M30-34 age division is commendable, indicating strong competitive potential in future events.