Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Susan Fischer #1067 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Susan Fischer completed the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon with a total time of 2:37:40, pacing at 12:02 min/mile overall. Starting off with a solid pace, her initial splits were steady, ranging between 11:47 and 11:52 minutes per mile for the first four miles. This consistent pacing displayed an effective strategy in maintaining energy across the early stages of the race. Mid-race, Susan faced a slight challenge as her pace briefly increased to 13:54 min/mile at mile seven. However, she demonstrated strong resilience by recovering in the later stages, notably improving to 11:37 min/mile in the last mile, finishing 14th in her division out of 55-59 aged participants. Her closing performance highlights the importance of energy conservation for a strong finish. For future races, focusing on maintaining pace stability throughout, especially during the middle distances, could further bolster performance. Well done, Susan!