Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Jim Troche #5513 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Division Finish Jim Troche demonstrated commendable consistency throughout the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon. Maintaining an overall pace of 14:52 min/mile, his performance was marked by steady efforts across the majority of the race. Notably, his best split pace was 13:44 min/mile at the 4-mile mark, showcasing a strong segment early in the event. Finishing with an official time of 3:14:46, Jim secured a remarkable 2nd place in his M75-79 division. Throughout the race, he showed persistence in maintaining consistent placements within his division, moving from 5th place in early miles to seize the 2nd spot by the end. For future races, focusing on maintaining the pace achieved at mile 4 could potentially yield further performance gains. Congratulations on your impressive effort, Jim, and representing East Valley Runners with excellence.