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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Carmen Figueroa #6274 Race: 2025 Phoenix 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Pace with a Strong Finish in 2025 Phoenix Marathon 10K Carmen Figueroa displayed a consistent pacing strategy throughout the 10K at the 2025 Phoenix Marathon. Starting with a pace of 11:41 min/mile in the first split and progressing to a faster 11:10 min/mile in the second mile, Carmen demonstrated a quick adaptation and recovery capability. By maintaining a solid average pace of 11:34 min/mile, Carmen completed the race in 1:11:46, which reflects a balanced approach to managing pace across different phases of the race. Carmen's final split was executed efficiently in 10:53 min/mile, indicating a strong finish. Notably, she moved up in gender placement from 424th to 404th by the end of the race, showing commendable ability to maintain competitiveness. To further improve future performances, focusing on maintaining a steady pace without the slower split at mile five could be beneficial. Overall, Carmen's efforts as part of Valley Runners were impressive amidst a field of 1840 participants.