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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Carolina Olea Lezama #8345 Race: 2025 Phoenix 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Finish in Final Mile Boosts Performance Carolina Olea Lezama showcased a strong finish in the 2025 Phoenix Marathon 10K. Her overall time was 1:37:00, with a balanced average pace of 15:38 min/mile. Despite variations in pacing through earlier segments, she improved significantly in the sixth mile, cutting down her split time to an impressive 12:55 min/mile. This performance placed her 26th in her F25-29 division for the final mile segment, showing remarkable speed at the race's end. Throughout the race, Carolina maintained consistency in her pacing with a peak fourth mile at 15:10 min/mile and, generally holding positions around the 130 mark in her division. For future races, building on this finishing speed by incorporating more consistent pacing strategies could help maintain momentum across all segments, ensuring more robust placement across all race sections. Overall, Carolina's performance in this event highlights her potential in strategic pacing and finishing strength.