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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Ben Smith #5404 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Ben maintained a steady pace throughout the half marathon, with splits ranging from 12:04 to 15:29 minutes per mile. Notably, his fastest split was at mile 8, clocking in at 11:14 min/mile, which was also a significant improvement compared to his previous mile times. Overall, Ben's elapsed time for the 13.1-mile race was 2:49:19, with an average pace of 12:55 min/mile. Focusing on consistency, Ben's position fluctuated minimally, peaking positively around mile 2 and 5, where he improved his place in the overall standings to 1929 and 1939, respectively. His concluding split saw him finish 2008th out of 2723 participants. Even in the competitive M25-29 division, Ben finished 196th, showing a solid standing among his peers. Continuing to build on pacing strategies, particularly sustaining the swift pace seen at mile 8, could enhance future performances. Keep working on this promising foundation.