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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Aaron Gilliam #3307 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Division Placement Aaron Gilliam delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon with an overall finish time of 1:11:37. Maintaining an impressive average pace of 5:28 minutes per mile, Aaron showcased consistency, particularly in the early stages of the race. Highlights include a standout second and third mile with splits of 5:19 and 5:09, respectively, securing his third-place position in his age division (M25-29). While he started strong, a slight slowdown was noted in the later miles, such as the 10th mile where the split was 5:45. Despite this, his overall placing remained competitive, finishing 4th in his division and 13th overall among 2,723 participants. Consider exploring speed maintenance strategies in the last few miles to build on this solid performance. Overall, Aarons performance remains impressive, particularly within his division, as he navigated the course efficiently and consistently.