Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Brett Becicka #1631 Race: 2025 Phoenix Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Brett steadily maintained a sub-8:00 min/mile pace during the initial part of the race, providing a strong foundation. His fastest split was mile 4, clocking in at 7:10 min/mile, showing his capacity for speed. From miles 1 to 10, his pace hovered around 7:30 min/mile. As the race progressed, Brett faced a decline in pace, with the last few miles trending over 10:00 min/mile, finishing the marathon in 3:52:21, a pace of 8:52 min/mile. Despite the slowdown, he achieved his strongest placement, 220th overall, in mile 26. He can focus on pacing towards the end to prevent fatigue in future races. Consistent early splits indicate a potential for strong finishes with a bit of strategic endurance training.