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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Ellen Oh #5093 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Early Splits, Focus on Endurance Ellen's performance in the 2025 Phoenix Marathon showed promising consistency in the initial miles, with early splits steadily improving from 11:02 min/mile to 10:46 min/mile by the third mile. This steady pace led to positive movement in her division's standings, briefly improving to 53rd place by the sixth mile. This pace demonstrates her strong start and ability to navigate the field effectively early on. In the latter stages, the splits gradually increased, with notable dips at the 7th and 11th miles, registering slower paces around 13:59 and 16:08 min/mile, respectively. This led to a drop in division positions, ultimately concluding the race at 155th. To sustain momentum in future races, it would be beneficial to incorporate endurance training, focusing on maintaining speed through the final miles. Overall, Ellen's finish showcased commitment, completing the 13.1 miles in 2:46:09 with an average pace of 12:41 min/mile.