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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: German Romero #2873 Race: 2025 Phoenix Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish In the 2025 Phoenix Marathon, German Romero maintained a solid and consistent performance throughout the race. There was notable consistency in his pacing, with most miles clocked between 7:12 and 7:20 minutes per mile. His fastest mile was mile 6 at a pace of 6:56 min/mile, highlighting a strong mid-race push. Additionally, Romero's ability to recover from the slower split of 8:53 min/mile in mile 24 helped secure an impressive finish time of 3:13:57. Romero's placement reflects a strong competitive showing, finishing 16th in the M35-39 division, and 148th among male participants, out of a total of 2,712 participants. The consistent pacing strategy and the substantial effort at critical junctures demonstrate a well-executed race plan. Continued focus on maintaining pace through the later miles could further enhance performance. Overall, Romero exhibited impressive endurance and a commendable finishing spurt.