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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Heather Williams #4939 Race: 2025 Las Vegas Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Pacing Consistency Secures Top Division Finish Heather Williams showcased a promising performance at the 2025 Las Vegas Marathon Half Marathon. Starting strong, she clocked a 7:15 min/mile pace at the first mile and maintained consistent speeds, notable for a sharp 6:57 min/mile at mile 3. Her split times stayed mostly steady, with minor fluctuations, illustrating a solid pacing strategy that helped secure her a first-place finish in the F50-54 division. Her overall time of 1:39:46 earned her the 158th spot among 1772 participants. Although the overall pace slightly increased towards the end8:31 to 8:33 min/mile during miles 10 and 11Heather reclaimed speed with a 7:34 min/mile by mile 13. Noteworthy improvement from her previous marathon suggests effective training adaptations. To refine race performance, sharper focus on maintaining speed in later race stages could be beneficial. Continued dedication to pace management will bolster her competitive edge in future events.