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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Kaya Kshatriya #4777 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Strong Mid-Race Splits Kaya Kshatriya completed the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon in a time of 2:05:26, achieving a solid overall placement of 951 out of 2723 participants. Notably, her performance ranked her at 47th in the F19-24 division, showcasing competitive standing within her age group. Kaya's splits reveal a strategic pacing strategy. She began with a steady 10:05 min/mile pace in the first mile but soon accelerated, achieving splits as quick as 8:57 min/mile by the fourth mile. This demonstrates her ability to harness strength mid-race, a critical period in any long-distance event. During the final leg, although her pace dropped slightly to 11:07 min/mile at mile 11, Kaya maintained her focus and closed the race with a consistent overall average pace of 9:34 min/mile. For future races, maintaining pace in the second half could yield even stronger results. Overall, the run reflected her endurance and determination throughout the course.