Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Jake Guitteau #7280 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Strong Finish Jake Guitteau demonstrated impressive consistency in the 2025 Phoenix Marathon's Half Marathon event with an overall elapsed time of 1:49:15, translating to an average pace of 8:20 min/mile. His performance marked a significant achievement by staying within a narrow pace range throughout the race. Notably, Jake recorded his fastest mile in the final stretch at 7:50 min/mile, a clear indication of his strategic pacing. Between miles 1 to 13, Jake improved his overall placement significantly, finishing 359th out of 2723 participants. He saw steady progress in his division, beginning at 71st and closing at 47th in M30-34. The transition from mile 5 to mile 6 was a critical point in the race when Jake jumped from 476th in overall placement to a temporary 176th. A slight deceleration is noted between miles 10 and 11, suggesting fatigue, but Jake's ability to recover quickly for a strong end phase is commendable.