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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Michael Hale #4579 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Michael Hale from Mesa, AZ, showcased a consistent race, completing the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon with a total time of 1:58:30, translating to an average pace of 9:02 min/mile. Notably, he started strong with a first mile split of 8:49 and maintained a solid pace throughout, never deviating far from his average. His ability to accelerate and deliver an impressive 8:30 min/mile pace at mile 8, and an 8:29 min/mile pace at mile 9, demonstrates effective pacing strategy and discipline. Consider focusing on maintaining steady splits similar to those seen in the later part of the race. The slight deceleration observed at mile 11 may provide an opportunity for further improvement by targeting more even splits across the course. Ending strongly, Michael positioned himself 62nd in the M35-39 division with a reliable performance for his team, Legs Miserables, among 2723 runners. Keep building on this solid foundation!