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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Irene Ruberto #2886 Race: 2025 Phoenix Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Top-Three Performance in Division Irene Ruberto showcased an impressive display at the 2025 Phoenix Marathon, consistently maintaining a solid position throughout the race. Irene completed the marathon with an official time of 3:18:25, averaging a steady pace of 7:34 minutes per mile. Her performance placed her third in the F40-44 division, demonstrating strong competition within her age group. Notably, she maintained a top-three division spot despite fluctuating overall and gender placements. Analyzing her splits, Irene started strong with the first mile at a 7:17 min/mile pace and maintained under 7:30 min/mile through mile 13. A slight decrease in pace was observed later in the race, with a significant slower split at mile 24 (9:01 min/mile). For future races, focusing on sustaining her early pace in the latter stages could enhance her overall performance. Nevertheless, her ability to endure and finish third in her division is commendable.