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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Alexis Cooke #4326 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Slight Pace Decline Alexis Cooke completed the 2025 Phoenix Marathon half event with an elapsed time of 2:19:15, maintaining an average pace of 10:37 min/mile. Starting strong with a 9:26 min/mile pace in the first mile, her speed gradually declined to a 12:29 min/mile pace by mile 11. Notable consistency was seen in the early miles, but sustaining early pace proved challenging, evident by the slowing times from mile 4 onwards. Her efforts placed her 622nd overall among female participants, demonstrating solid competition within her age group. With a total of 2723 participants, Alexis produced respectable splits that reflect a controlled and strategic approach. A focus on maintaining pace between the 4th and 8th miles could optimize performance. Her placing of 119th in the F25-29 division suggests room to further penetrate the standings with enhanced pacing strategies in future races. Overall, a commendable performance exhibiting determination and resilience.