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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Michael Brennan #5911 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Mid-Race Surge Michael Brennan showcased strong and consistent pacing in the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon. Starting with a pace of 9:50 min/mile in the first mile, he steadily improved to 9:11 min/mile by mile three. Notably, he held third place within his division from miles two through nine, demonstrating remarkable consistency and determination. His pacing was particularly impressive between miles three and five, maintaining a steady sub-10-minute pace. Despite a slowdown in miles ten and eleven, where his split times were 13:02 and 11:44, respectively, Michael showed resilience by finishing strong. Placing first within his division at mile six highlights his potential for future races. Keeping a consistent pace throughout the race while balancing energy in the latter stages could enhance his performance further. Overall, his commitment to maintaining pace reflected positively on his results, finishing fifth in his division.