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Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Phil Dumontet #2241 Race: 2025 Deseret News Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace Management Phil Dumontet, a 38-year-old runner from Longmont, CO, demonstrated impressive consistency during the 2025 Deseret News Marathon half marathon event. Covering the 13.1-mile distance in a total elapsed time of 1:15:07, Phil maintained an overall pace of 5:44 minutes per mile. Throughout the race, his paces showed notable control and endurance, ranging from his slowest mile at 6:15 during the opening stretch to a swift 5:25 at mile 6. Particularly impressive was Phil's position in the Male 35-39 division, where he secured an average placement of 4th, highlighting his competitiveness in his age group. Despite a slight drop in pace between miles 7 and 8, Phil's pace quickly picked back up. Focusing on smoothing out the slight variations in pace, especially around the middle and towards the end of the race, could potentially enhance future performance outcomes even further. Overall, his performance underscores effective pacing strategy and remarkable endurance.