Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Bella Sydenham #3070 Race: 2025 Phoenix Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Late Slowdown Shows Potential Bella Sydenham maintained a strong and consistent pace throughout most of the Phoenix Marathon. Her initial splits between miles 1-21 were impressive, staying mostly between 7:16 and 7:39 min/mile. Notably, she achieved her fastest split at mile 5 with a time of 7:12. Her placement fluctuated slightly but remained commendable, finishing 25th in her gender category overall and 8th in her division. In the final stretch, during miles 24-26, Bella's pace slowed noticeably with splits of 9:13, 8:26, and 8:27 min/mile. This late-race fatigue is common but marks an area for strategic improvement. Focusing on endurance and pacing in the latter stages could enhance performance. Her overall time of 3:19:27 demonstrates a solid performance, especially given her strong early pace, and indicates great potential for future marathons with refined pacing strategies.