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Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Paul Fazio #1474 Race: 2025 Deseret News Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Pace, Strong Finish Paul Fazio demonstrated remarkable consistency in the 2025 Deseret News Marathon, completing the race in 2:49:10 with an average pace of 6:27 min/mile. Notably, Paul improved his division standing significantly towards the end, finishing 2nd in the M35-39 age category. He maintained a steady pace throughout, showing particular strength in the latter part of the race with notable improvement from mile 9 onwards, and remarkable splits at miles 25 and 26 with a split time of 6:17 min/mile. Early pacing with a sub-6:00 min/mile at mile 2, followed by a resilient pace adjustment, highlights Paul's ability to adapt strategically. Attention to pacing consistency in the first half, specifically after mile 5 where the pace slowed to 10:14 min/mile, could be beneficial for future races. Overall, strong finish and strategic splits resulted in a commendable 11th place finish overall, demonstrating skillful endurance and strategy.