Results/Photos

Date: March 1, 2025 Participant: Michelle Priest #2188 Race: 2025 VR Zion Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Cool. Perfect running conditions, except for the 21 mph head wind. Partly cloudy Course: Beautiful views of Cable Mountain as runners entered the finish. Steady uphill with a few big climbs, with a net elevation gain of nearly 500 feet.

Steady Progress and Strong Finish Michelle Priest embarked on a half marathon adventure at the 2025 Vacation Races in Zion and showcased her strategic pacing. Starting the race with a solid 13:03 min/mile, she maintained a consistent rhythm through the first couple of miles. Interestingly, Michelle's fastest mile came in at the 5th mile, clocking in at 12:29 min/mile, revealing a surge of energy mid-course. Her closing energy stood out, completing the race in 2:59:11 with an overall pace of 13:40 min/mile. Across the event, Michelle's placements saw a positive trajectory; she climbed from 1004th overall at the first mile to finish 826th. Among the female runners, she improved her placement by 138, starting at 644th and finishing 506th. Within her age division F30-34, she moved from 130th to 110th. This performance indicates strong resilience and adaptability across the course. Keep pushing those limits, Michelle!