Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Luis Cifuentes #6169 Race: 2025 Phoenix 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Start with Opportunities in Pacing Luis Cifuentes executed a steady start in the 2025 Phoenix Marathon's 10K event. His initial mile split of 8:27 min/mile placed him 12th in the M35-39 division, showing a strong early performance. During the second mile, his pace improved to 8:17 min/mile, maintaining his competitive stance with a slight drop to 13th place in his division. As the race progressed, pacing fluctuations were noticeable. Notably, the third mile split slowed to 8:54 min/mile, impacting his overall division position, moving him to 15th place. The fifth mile saw the most significant drop to a 10:37 min/mile pace, ultimately contributing to a division placement of 23rd by the sixth mile. With a final time of 55:53 and an average pace of 9:00 min/mile, there's potential to focus on maintaining a more consistent pace in future races to sustain division rankings. Keep pushing with your team, "Hate running"!