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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Darlene Gibson #6311 Race: 2025 Phoenix 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Division Victory Darlene Gibson demonstrated remarkable consistency and strength in her recent performance at the 2025 Phoenix Marathon 10K. Racing against 1,840 participants, she completed the 10K with an overall elapsed time of 51:04 and an average pace of 8:14 min/mile. Notably, she secured the top position in her F55-59 division. Her pacing was commendably steady, with an impressive start at an 8:24 min/mile and dropping to a swift 7:35 min/mile during mile six. Throughout the race, Darlene maintained her lead in her division, consistently placing first amongst her peers. Her splits ranged from 8:24 to 7:35 min/mile, indicating a strong strategy and execution. Particularly, mile three saw an impressive split pace of 7:56 min/mile. Despite a slight decrease in pace at mile five, she quickly regained momentum, illustrating strong endurance and tactical pacing. Continued focus on maintaining pace in late stages could further enhance overall performance.