Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Luis Mendoza #4978 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Start, Strong Finish in Phoenix Luis Mendoza began the 2025 Phoenix Marathon with a solid pace, running the first mile at 8:01 minutes per mile, which placed him 278th overall. His pace slightly decreased in the subsequent miles. By the fifth mile, the pace had slowed to 9:06 minutes per mile. The initial splits show a need to maintain speed consistency, possibly due to pacing adjustment as the race progressed. Despite the mid-race slowdown, Luis demonstrated remarkable improvement in the final miles, closing the last mile with a 9:10-minute pace. He finished the half marathon with an overall elapsed time of 1:58:37, averaging a pace of 9:03 minutes per mile. Luis ended 719th out of 2,723 participants, placing 58th in his division (M19-24). The performance highlights a significant recovery towards the end, showing Luiss capability to pace better in future events. Keep working on maintaining a more consistent pace throughout.