Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Gene Brown #6107 Race: 2025 Phoenix 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Start with Strong Finish Gene Brown maintained a steady performance during the 2025 Phoenix Marathon 10K. He began with a mile pace of 8:27, closely matching his average split time of 8:24 by the second mile. Despite some fluctuation, his paces remained consistent overall. He finished with an average pace of 8:45 minutes per mile. His performance put him 15th in his age division of M45-49, showing a solid standing in a competitive field. In the pivotal 5th mile, Gene's pace notably slowed to 10:25. However, he effectively regained momentum in the final mile, clocking in at 8:24. This demonstrates his capability to hold strong under pressure and finish strong in the race. Future races might benefit from a focus on maintaining mid-race pace consistency. Overall, being 132nd among 1840 male participants marks this as a commendable performance. Possible attention to pacing strategy could further bolster his results.