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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Sitaram Lanka #4794 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Start, Consistent Finish Sitaram Lanka, representing Valley Runners, completed the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 1:58:32. He maintained an overall average pace of 9:02 min/mile. Notably, Sitaram started strong with his fastest mile at 8:30 and his performance consistently varied around this pace. He was ranked 47th in his division (M40-44), 456th in his gender, and 714th overall out of 2723 participants. His consistent pacing saw some slight fluctuations. A notable effort in the middle segment of his race saw him regain positions, particularly during miles 4-6. Although there was a slowdown in the 11th mile with a 10:23 min/mile pace, his split times remained largely below 9:10 min/mile, showing controlled execution. Focus on maintaining pace in the later miles could further improve race performance. Overall, a strong display of endurance and consistency. Keep up the hard work with steady pacing throughout!