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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Armando Martinez #7472 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Armando Martinez completed the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon with an overall time of 2:57:41, maintaining an average pace of 13:33 min/mile. Throughout the race, Armando displayed a consistent pace, starting strongly within the first three miles averaging around 13:10 min/mile. There was a noticeable slowdown in the middle, with split times reaching over 14 minutes per mile, like during the fourth mile at an 18:07 min/mile pace. However, a solid recovery was observed towards the end, with the last miles paced at 11:00 and 11:14 min/mile respectively. Participation in the event was competitive, with Armando placing 2124th out of 2723 participants overall, closely matching his gender position at 1042nd and 136th in the M35-39 division. Training to maintain an even split pace throughout would enhance distance management skills. Representing "Do The Work" from Glendale, AZ, Armando exemplified resilience, especially through the strong finishing miles.