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As the race progressed through the demanding terrain, an unexpected twist came when the leader struggled in the mud, inadvertently allowing our runner to take the lead. He hesitated—his initial strategy was to wait until the second lap to attack. However, he decided to accelerate slightly, trying to leverage the opportunity for a gap. Despite the struggles and exhaustion, he pushed through the deep marsh, accumulating a victory-leaning lead with conviction.