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Crossing the finish line, Ryan's time revealed every ounce of effort he had put forth to prove his detractors wrong: an official time of around 1:11:16, pulsating with determination. As he gathered with friends post-race, the atmosphere brimmed with celebration and relief. Tyler, a fellow runner, also had a commendable finish, but the real victory for Ryan lay in the triumph over skepticism.
With vindication came a sense of community and support that reaffirmed Ryan's commitment to sharing his fitness journey openly on Strava, leaving no room for doubt about his authenticity.