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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Weina Zhang #4979 Race: 2025 Las Vegas Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Mid-Race Challenges Weina Zhang maintained a consistent performance throughout the 2025 Las Vegas Half Marathon, culminating in a finish time of 2:10:03. Notably, she placed 11th in her division, showcasing her dedication and competitive edge. Her initial mile started strong with a pace of 9:02 min/mile. During the mid-race miles between the fourth and the sixth, her pace experienced some variation, seeing a peak split time of 11:17 at the fifth mile. Zhang's overall pace of 9:55 min/mile reflects her ability to manage a steady effort across 13.1 miles, despite slight fluctuations throughout the course. She saw a dynamic change in her pacing from miles six, where she improved her pacing to 9:14, to later miles where it slightly declined. Analyzing these mid-race pacing variations may reveal insights for further strategy refinement, particularly in maintaining energy and speed, to optimize performance in future races.