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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Melissa Lyons #4249 Race: 2025 Las Vegas Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Melissa Lyons maintained a consistent pace during the early miles of the race, averaging between 9:29 and 9:46 minutes per mile through the first five miles. Her best segment was the third mile with a split time of 8:40, showing a strong start that positioned her within the top third of her division. In the later miles, her pace decelerated to 12:00-14:02 minutes per mile, finishing the race with an overall time of 2:22:28 and an average pace of 10:52 minutes per mile. Compared to her previous 7.02-mile race, this reflects a slower average pace, indicating an area for improvement in endurance towards the end of longer races. Consider focusing on intervals and long runs to build endurance and maintain speed in the final miles. Despite the slowdown, she placed 39th in her division, underscoring her potential. Keep building on your strengths with targeted training adjustments!