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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Mary Lou Oatman #5085 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Pacing Leads to Steady Finish Mary Lou Oatman completed the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon with a final time of 1:57:08, maintaining a consistent pacing strategy throughout the race. Her overall average pace was 8:56 min/mile. She showed a strong finish, gradually improving her pace from mile 2, with a notable 8:27 min/mile split at mile 9, improving placement to 632nd overall. Mary Lou's performance within her division, F40-44, was consistent, ending at 35th place. Her initial and closing splits were quite stable, with only slight variations. A slight decrease in pace at miles 10 and 11 (9:32 and 9:17 min/mile respectively) might be examined to enhance overall consistency in future races. Working on these areas could help to maintain an even pace and improve placement further, solidifying her position as a strong competitor in her age group. Keep up the great work with Team Moosen!