Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Joan Bucklew #4205 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Highlight Performance Joan Bucklew demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon event, with an overall time of 2:13:34 and an average pace of 10:11 min/mile. Notably, Joan improved her pace as the race progressed, showcasing a remarkable split of 9:29 min/mile between miles 8 and 9. Her steady performance saw her gain positions in the overall standings, finishing in 1215th place overall out of 2723 participants, and moving up in her division, placing 18th in the F55-59 category. Her performance in the second half of the race was commendable, with splits often under the 10-minute mark. Joan's strong finish, including her final 1-mile split at 9:56, highlighted her endurance and ability to maintain speed. Focusing on improving the slower mile times, such as mile 11's 11:31 pace, could further enhance her results in future races. Keep building on this and continue refining those split times.