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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Liam Williamson #5805 Race: 2025 Phoenix Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Start, Tactical Adjustments Needed Liam Williamson exhibited a disciplined start at the 2025 Phoenix Marathon, maintaining paces under 7:10 min/mile for the first four miles and achieving his fastest mile at 6:55 during mile four. His initial places among male participants were strong, reaching as high as 149th male by mile four. Notably, he spent substantial time in the competitive mid-field for his age division, M19-24, holding the 23rd spot around mile six. As the miles progressed, Liam's pace shifted, with a noticeable dip to 8:39 min/mile by mile 14 and later increased to 9:14 min/mile at mile 20, contributing to a cumulative pace of 8:09 min/mile for the marathon distance. He concluded the race in 381st overall. For future races, focusing on pacing consistency, especially beyond mile 13, might be beneficial to maintain his standing and improve in his age division. Keep up the solid efforts, and consider where pacing strategies can be optimized.