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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Richard Altenberg #4026 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Division Finish Richard Altenberg, competing for Albuquerque Fit, completed the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon event with a steady performance. His total time was 2:11:52, maintaining an average pace of 10:04 min/mile over the 13.1 miles. Demonstrating consistent pacing throughout the race, Richard's splits ranged from 9:25 min/mile at mile 3 to a slightly slower 11:45 min/mile at mile 11. Richard's strong showing in the men's 70-74 division secured him a 4th place finish. His strategic acceleration at mile 6, where he achieved a split pace of 9:55 min/mile, helped cement this placement. Given the competitive field of 2,723 participants, securing a 4th place division finish at age 73 is noteworthy. For future races, focusing on maintaining his solid energy distribution through the latter miles could further enhance his performance. Overall, Richard's race execution was commendable and reflects great fitness and preparation.