Results/Photos

Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Nick Spencer #2841 Race: 2025 Deseret News Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Sparks Impressive Race Finish Nick Spencer completed the 2025 Deseret News Half Marathon with a total time of 1:15:17 and an average pace of 5:44 min/mile. Notably, his pacing was remarkably consistent, with each mile split ranging from 5:29 to 6:27 min/mile. Specifically, miles 6 and 7 stood out with the swiftest splits at 5:32 and 5:29 min/mile respectively, indicating a strong performance in the latter half of the race. His strategic pacing helped him secure 3rd place in his division, M30-34. Throughout the race, Nick maintained a competitive edge, as reflected by his finishing position: 24th overall, 20th among males, and 3rd in his division out of 1181 total participants. The final sprint demonstrated improved recovery, with the last mile executed at 5:38 min/mile. For future training, it may be beneficial to explore endurance strategies to sustain the early race pace throughout the entire event for even stronger results.