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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Christopher Barzee #4097 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start and Strong Finish Christopher Barzee delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon. Utilizing a strategic pacing approach, Christopher achieved an average pace of 9:55 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. A strong start was evident with a split of 9:31 min/mile for the first mile, maintaining sub-10-minute paces for the entire race except one mile. His initial miles were consistently around 9:20 min/mile to 9:35 min/mile. One notable detail was the efficient way he handled the race terrain. He experienced a pace slow-down at mile 11 with a split of 11:57 but quickly regained balance, showcasing strong adaptability. Despite this brief deceleration, he successfully maintained his focus and crossed the finish line in 2:09:55. Christopher ranked 83rd in the Male 35-39 division, completing the race well among 2723 total participants. For future races, focusing on sustaining a slightly faster pace in the final miles may yield even better results.