Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Natasha Sichling #8479 Race: 2025 Phoenix 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Start with Potential for Consistency Improvement Natasha Sichling completed the 2025 Phoenix Marathon 10K with an overall time of 1:28:43, achieving an average pace of 14:18 min/mile. Her initial mile was done in 12:21, noticeably faster than her average pace, indicating a strong start. She improved her pace slightly during the second mile, reaching a more consistent split pace of 12:04 min/mile. However, her pace subsequently slowed, with the third mile taking the longest at 16:38 min/mile. While she ended 1204th overall and placed 128th in her division, it's worth noting her resilience in maintaining a strong finish over six miles. After a challenging third and fourth mile, she rebounded slightly in pace in mile six with 13:35 min/mile, showing room for improvement. Consistent pacing across all stages will be key to enhancing her performance. Engaging in tempo training could help Natasha maintain a steadier pace throughout future races.