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Date: March 1, 2025 Participant: Hamid Rostamian #8014 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.

A Consistent and Masterful Performance Hamid Rostamian from Culver City, CA, delivered an impressive run in the 2025 Vacation Races | Zion Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:40:02. His steady pace of 7:38 min/mile speaks volumes about his strategic approach to maintaining consistency throughout the race. Notably, Hamid led his division, the M65-69, for all segments up to mile 8. Stepping up his game, he achieved a strong finish by improving his pace to 7:14 min/mile at mile 12. What stands out is Hamid's exceptional performance within his division, securing first place for M65-69 and fifth place in the M Masters division. He also managed a respectable 19th place overall out of 1,404 participants. While his pacing was generally consistent, there's potential to refine the 8:25 min/mile at mile 11. By focusing on maintaining that even pace around mile 11, Hamid can aim for even greater efficiency in future races. Keep the spirit alive, Hamid!