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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: James Feutz #2021 Race: 2025 Phoenix Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Strong Start with Opportunities for Consistent Pacing James Feutz from Buckeye, AZ, exhibited a promising start in the 2025 Phoenix Marathon. Notably, he maintained a strong pace for the initial miles, with an impressive first mile split time of 6:41 and kept a consistent pace under 6:40 min/mile through mile 5. His early positioning saw him fluctuating around the top 80 places overall, finishing mile 8 with a commendable surge up to 60th place overall. While the performance began strong, there was a marked change in pacing from mile 14 onward. Splits gradually increased to around 9:30 min/mile, reaching a peak of 18:15 min/mile by the last mile2. His overall finish time was 3:47:40, averaging an 8:41 min/mile pace. James placed 561st overall and 88th in his division. Improved endurance in the latter half of the race, despite placing better in the final mile, could lead to a more balanced finish. Consider focusing on sustaining pacing and stamina for future races. Great effort in a competitive field!