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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Mark Sitkowski #5398 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort in Phoenix's Half Marathon Mark Sitkowski from Phoenix, AZ, delivered a steady performance at the 2025 Phoenix Marathon's Half Marathon event with a finish time of 3:17:45. His overall pace was 15:05 min/mile, placing him 2292nd out of 2723 participants. Mark consistently maintained a pace around the 15-minute mark across most miles. The strongest mile was the first, with a time of 12:33 and a pace of 12:33 min/mile. Mark's performance in the M30-34 division saw fluctuations, with the best placing being 84th during the sixth mile, compared to a common position around 185th-186th for most other splits. Notably, his splits show a slowdown after the fifth mile, where his pace increased from 13:39 to 15:05 min/mile. Future focus on endurance during the middle and later stages might help maintain a more consistent pace throughout the race. The dedication of Mark and his team, 5 Primos Crew, to finishing strong is commendable.