Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Zayra Chavolla #4283 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Improvement with a Noteworthy Finish Zayra Chavolla showed determination in the 2025 Phoenix Marathon half marathon event. Her initial mile paced at 9:42 min/mile, displaying a steady start. By mile 4, she improved her pace to 9:21 min/mile, illustrating a well-managed acceleration. A key highlight was her performance mid-race, where she improved to place 20th in her division at mile 6, showing significant progress and competitiveness. Across the latter part of the race, her splits revealed consistent pacing, maintaining a steady rhythm within the 9:48 to 10:36 min/mile range. Finishing with a total time of 2:13:17, Zayra secured 493rd place in her gender category and 69th in the F30-34 division out of 2723 participants. While there was a notable drop in pace at mile 11, consideration for targeted pacing techniques might help to conserve energy and maintain speed in future races. Overall, Zayras races reflect skillful control over pacing strategy and endurance.