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Date: July 24, 2025 - Pioneer Day Participant: Kevin Kirk #1546 Race: 2025 Deseret News Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace Leads to Victory Kevin Kirk showcased remarkable consistency and speed in the 2025 Deseret News Marathon Half Marathon. Kevin completed the race in 1:02:24 with an excellent average pace of 4:45 min/mile. Kevin maintained strong performance across all splits, consistently holding the first position in multiple stretches. Particularly impressive was his ability to quicken his pace in the second mile, clocking a 4:38 min/mile, and finishing strong with several sub-4:50 min/mile splits. Compared to his previous year’s performance, Kevin improved his overall time by 52 seconds. Consistently hitting faster mile splits contributed significantly to this improvement. Areas to observe for future races could include maintaining a smoother pace without slower splits, as seen in mile eight. Overall, a commendable performance with a dominant first-place finish, demonstrating his exceptional skill and stamina in long-distance running. Keep focusing on steady pacing, and you'll continue to achieve great results.