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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Jacob Olson #3889 Race: 2025 Phoenix Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Strategic Finish Jacob Olson completed the 2025 Phoenix Marathon with a total time of 2:42:38 and an average pace of 6:12 min/mile, securing 19th place overall. Notably, he began the marathon with a strong first mile at 5:44 min/mile, briefly placing 15th overall, indicating a solid start. Throughout the race, Olson maintained a consistent pace, maintaining a sub-6-minute per mile pace for over half of the event. His performance settled mostly around a consistent range, demonstrating strategic pacing. Examining his splits closely, Olson's ability to return to a steady pace toward the latter miles was impressive, especially in miles 21 and 22, where his mile pace clocked in at 6:05 and 6:11, respectively. He finished consistently among the top 10 within his age division. Jacob might benefit from focusing on even pacing throughout the middle stages, as maintaining the early momentum could prevent slips in position seen around miles 14 to 17. This targeted adjustment could further enhance his race performance.