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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Xander Black #3383 Race: 2025 Phoenix Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Late Slowdown Xander Black delivered a remarkable performance at the 2025 Phoenix Marathon, maintaining a strong pace throughout the majority of the race. Early splits showed impressive speed, including a consistent 5:36 min/mile by mile 5. At mile 7, Xander hit a standout pace of 5:22 min/mile, showcasing his capability to push through the initial phases with vigor. Notably, Xander placed 1st in the M19-24 division multiple times throughout the early and mid-point stages, reflecting his competitive edge. Xander's overall elapsed pace was 6:21 min/mile, completing the marathon in a commendable time of 2:46:31. Although he experienced a slowdown in the final miles, with splits of 10:01 min/mile at mile 25 and 11:27 min/mile at mile 26, his early race strength affirms robust potential. Focusing on consistent pacing toward the race's latter stages can help improve future performances while capitalizing on his early race strengths.