Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Tom Woo #5627 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Secures Top Division Finish Tom Woo, running in the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon, delivered an impressive performance. Maintaining an overall pace of **8:00 min/mile**, Tom consistently led the M65-69 division, finishing first throughout all 13 splits. His split times ranged from **7:42** to **8:55 min/mile**, demonstrating both speed and endurance. Tom's fastest split was mile 3 at **7:42 min/mile**, a noticeable achievement. His ability to maintain steady mile paces, especially his tailored acceleration at certain stages, highlights his strong capabilities as a runner. Overall, Tom finished with a time of **1:44:57**, placing **268th out of 2723 participants** and **184th among men**. His results reflect excellent pacing strategy, with noticeable acceleration in the final stretch. Evaluating the mile 11 split of **8:55 min/mile**, maintaining consistent energy levels throughout the race could further enhance his performance. With continued refinement, Tom can build on this strong finish in future races.