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Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Jordan Cross #2173 Race: 2025 Deseret News Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Exceptional Performance and Consistent Improvement in Half Marathon Jordan Cross showcased impressive athletic progress at the 2025 Deseret News Marathon Half Marathon. Completing the 13.1-mile race in 1:02:59, Jordan maintained a consistent average pace of 4:48 min/mile. Notably, he secured the 2nd place overall out of 1,181 participants, displaying strong competitiveness and determination. His performance in the M30-34 division was outstanding, holding the 1st place during the early splits of the race. He exhibited strategic pacing, notably accelerating between miles 3 and 6 with split times under 4:45 min/mile, further highlighting his remarkable stamina. Comparing this to the previous year's performance at the same event, where he completed the half marathon in 1:05:27 at a pace of 4:59 min/mile, Jordan cut down his finish time by approximately 2 minutes and 28 seconds. This progression is commendable and suggests an enhancement in both endurance and speed. Continue focusing on maintaining pace consistency, especially nearing the race's end to capitalize on the strong start.