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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Natalie Ayers #5861 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Impressive Mid-Race Surge Natalie Ayers from Cambridge, MA, maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half. Notable consistency is evident with an average pace of 14:45 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course, finishing in a total time of 3:13:19. A standout performance includes a mid-race surge during the sixth mile with a strong split of 14:44 min/mile, significantly improving from previous miles, particularly evident in her placement, achieving 88th in her division during that mile. Natalie displayed impressive endurance, evidenced by negative splits in the latter part of the race, with her fastest mile clocked at 13:49 min/mile in the tenth mile. Her placement improved, ending 194th in her F30-34 division out of 2723 total participants. Continued focus on pacing strategies, particularly during challenging segments, could further enhance her performance. Keep up the great work, Natalie, and lets look forward to building on this strong finish.