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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Brenda Geilen #7243 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Brenda Geilen displayed remarkable consistency throughout her race at the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon. Competing in the F50-54 division, she demonstrated a steady pace with her overall time of 2:38:21, translating to an average pace of 12:05 min/mile. Notably, she found her stride after the first two miles, improving her elapsed pace slightly. Brenda's strongest split was between miles three and five, where she maintained sub-11:40 paces, showcasing her ability to adjust effectively mid-race. Although she experienced a variance in pace, particularly with a slower split at mile 11, Brenda compensated by finishing strong. The final mile saw her gaining impressive ground, achieving 18th place in her division, which indicates her competitive finish. Keeping a consistent pace early on proved beneficial, but working on maintaining strengths through the later segments could reap even better results. Brenda's efforts highlight her capability and potential in future races.