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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Ryan Bazzle #1629 Race: 2025 Phoenix Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Surge Ryan Bazzle delivered a solid performance at the 2025 Phoenix Marathon. He maintained an impressive overall pace of 6:20 min/mile, achieving 26th place overall and 5th in his division. Ryan started strong with a 6:20 min/mile for the first mile, and despite a slight decrease in speed during the second mile, he quickly stabilized his pace. Noteworthy are his final miles, specifically mile 21 and mile 22, where he clocked his fastest splits of 6:10 and 5:52, respectively. This strong finish suggests Ryan has a remarkable ability to conserve energy and strategically push towards the end. One area for improvement is the last recorded split, where there was a dramatic slow-down. This change affected the overall stats, resulting in a significant drop in his placement for that segment. Addressing this issue could strengthen overall race performance and help Ryan match or surpass front-running competitors. Analyzing pacing strategies and focusing on maintaining consistent speed could be beneficial for future races.