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Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Luke Francis #2298 Race: 2025 Deseret News Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Impressive Consistency and Strong Finish Luke Francis delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Deseret News Marathon's Half Marathon event. Maintaining a consistent pace, he completed the 13.1-mile course in 1:07:09, averaging a 5:07 minute per mile pace. Notably, Luke's fourth mile split showed impressive acceleration at 5:07, indicating his ability to maintain speed through the mid-stages of the race. His performance in the final miles, particularly with a mile split of 5:05, showcased his strong finishing ability. Luke displayed a steady advancement in position. Starting with a 5:33 pace in the first mile, he progressively increased his intensity, particularly between miles 6 and 7, with a swift 4:51 mile split. Ending strong, he achieved a 5:05 final mile, which secured him 6th place in his age division. Emphasizing a slight improvement in mid-race pacing could enhance his overall ranking further, given his demonstrated capability for swift splits.