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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Lucas Ruiz #6797 Race: 2025 Phoenix 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing Leads to Strong Division Finish During the 2025 Phoenix Marathon 10K event, Lucas Ruiz displayed impressive consistency and pacing throughout the race. With an overall race time of 46:13, he averaged a pace of 7:27 per mile. Lucas started strong with a 7:41 split for the first mile, then improved his pace substantially in the second mile, clocking in at 7:13. He maintained similar paces for the third and fourth miles, both at 7:19, showcasing his ability to sustain effort over the course. Lucas finished 7th in the highly competitive M30-34 division and 47th overall in the male category out of 1840 participants. Notably, his fifth mile was his slowest at 8:36, but he countered this with a strong final mile, posting a split of 6:47. Focusing on evenly distributed efforts throughout can help further improve his finish time. Overall, his performance reflects dedication and strong competitive spirit as a member of the Valley Runners AZ team.