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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Kartik Gandhi #4498 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Finish Kartik Gandhi showcased steady pacing across the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon. His average pace was 8:50 min/mile. Interestingly, there was a noticeable consistency in his pace, as seen in his 8th mile at 8:49 min/mile and the final mile accelerating to 8:40 min/mile, contributing to an overall time of 1:55:47 for 13.1 miles. Despite encountering some slower miles, particularly the 7th mile at 9:52 min/mile, he managed to regain momentum towards the end. His performance placed him 69th in the M25-29 division out of 2723 participants. Notably, Kartik saw a significant improvement in placements, moving into the top 83 in the last mile. This final mile push demonstrates potential for further improving his stamina for later stages. Going forward, maintaining energy to avoid pace drops, similar to the earlier segment at the 7th mile, would be beneficial in enhancing overall standing.