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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Jill Tacl #5470 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Pacing with a Strong Finish Jill Tacl demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon. She completed the 13.1-mile course in 1:36:28, maintaining an overall pace of 7:21 min/mile. Notably, she achieved a split time of 7:12 in the third mile and consistently stayed under 7:30 min/mile for the majority of the race. Her strongest segment was the final mile, concluding with an exceptional 16:27, which saw a significant boost in her overall and gender placement. Jill achieved 5th place in the F40-44 age division in a field of 2723 participants, showcasing her competitive edge against peers in her category. Despite the slight variation in Mile 11, her overall performance stayed robust, ending strongly. It could be beneficial to analyze mile 13 further to understand the pace variation and see how it might inform training adjustments. Her overall progression through the race evidenced her ability to maintain and even excel her pace towards the end. Keep up the fantastic work, Jill!