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Date: Nov. 30, 2025 Participant: Michael Daly #5980 Race: 2025 UW Medicine Seattle Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Michael Daly demonstrated remarkable consistency during the 2025 UW Medicine Seattle Half Marathon. He maintained an impressive average pace of 5:43 min/mile over a 13.1-mile course, culminating with a final time of 1:14:57. A highlight was his brisk first mile at 5:25. His performance was steady throughout, with a slight slowdown at mile 11 where the pace dropped to 6:23. Despite this, he regained momentum in the last leg, improving to a 5:47 pace, which is commendable. Ranked 19th overall and 2nd in the M35-39 division among 5,861 participants, Michael displayed notable skill. While maintaining a top three division placement, all split paces stayed under 6:23, showcasing stamina. Focusing future training on sustaining peak speed, particularly during the latter miles (e.g., mile 11), could enhance results even further. Keep up the fine work refining your pacing strategy!