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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Shaun Palmer #2722 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Division Finish Shaun Palmer from Rochester, MN, displayed a commendable performance in the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon. Covering 13.1 miles with a final time of 2:12:48, Shaun's average pace was 10:08 min/mile. Notably, he claimed 10th place in the M65-69 division, showcasing his competitive edge among 2723 participants. Early in the race, Shaun showed strength with his best split at mile 1 with a time of 9:44 min/mile. Maintaining a consistent pace for most of the race is commendable. Toward the end of the run, particularly between miles 11 and 13, the split times slowed significantly, with mile 13 reaching a split time of 19:37. This offers an area to focus training efforts for better endurance in the latter part of the race. Nonetheless, Shaun secured the 3rd best position in his division for both the first and last splits, indicating he can strategically pace himself during the critical start and finish of the race.