Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Graydon Guest #2141 Race: 2025 Phoenix Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Graydon Guest maintained a commendably consistent pace through the first half of the race, hitting the 8-mile mark with a pace of 7:39 min/mile and showing notable performance in the middle section, especially between miles 4 and 8, with split paces mainly under 7:40 min/mile. During this stretch, there was a strong move up in standings with a peak placement improvement evident at mile 8, when Graydon moved to 48th place in his division M25-29. The final miles presented challenges, with splits gradually slowing to a 10:09 min/mile at mile 25, indicating fatigue. Analyzing the pace shift beginning around mile 16 leading to the final stretch will be essential for future races. Nonetheless, Graydon's overall accomplishment in completing the marathon in a time of 3:33:54 shows determination. As you continue to refine your strategy, consider building strategies for the latter part of the race to maintain speed throughout.