Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: William O'Shea #2684 Race: 2025 Phoenix Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Splits with Late Slowing William O'Shea, representing team MARC, completed the 2025 Phoenix Marathon in 3:26:26, maintaining an overall pace of 7:52 min/mile. His performance was consistent through the mid-race distances, with splits near the 7:40 min/mile mark during miles 3 to 17, highlighting a steady pace. Of particular note was his 8th mile, clocking in at 7:33, marking his fastest split of the race. He experienced an increased split time in mile 24, at 9:29 min/mile, suggesting some late-race fatigue. From the overall field of 2712 participants, William placed 281st. His position among males was 247th, and he finished 58th in the M25-29 division. The progression from his initial rank of 145th in the first mile to 281st by the end demonstrates a challenge in maintaining early momentum throughout the late stages of the marathon. A focus on endurance for the latter stages could help sustain or improve these splits.