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Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Jack Phippen #4883 Race: 2025 Deseret News 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Notable Improvements Jack Phippen demonstrated impressive pacing at the 2025 Deseret News Marathon 10K. Clocking in at a total time of 37:04, Jack averaged a strong 5:58 min/mile. His splits showed steady performance, beginning with a 6:20 and then maintaining sub-6 minute miles for three consecutive splits, hitting his fastest at 5:43 for the last mile. This consistency helped him improve overall, moving from 163rd place last year to finishing 99th out of 1159 participants. Notably, in the M15-18 division, he placed 55th, a commendable showing compared to a previous 7th place in the M12-14 division last year. A targeted focus on maintaining pace through the middle miles (splits 4 and 5) may generate even sharper results. Jack's improvements over last year's performance demonstrate his growing strength and potential in competitive running. Keep up the excellent work, and keep pushing those late race paces.