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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Jacob Synek #3072 Race: 2025 Phoenix Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Splits Secure Division Podium Jacob Synek delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Phoenix Marathon, clocking a total time of 2:39:27 over the 26.2-mile course. His consistent pace of 6:05 minutes per mile earned him a solid 3rd place in the M25-29 division, 13th place overall and within his gender among 2712 participants. Notably, Jacob executed a strong middle segment with his pace remaining under 6 minutes per mile for several miles, highlighting his endurance and pacing strategy. Throughout the race, Jacob maintained a tightly grouped pace, hovering near the 6-minute mark per mile. He started with a slightly faster mile 3 and mile 5 at 5:51 and 5:47 per mile, respectively. Despite a slight slowdown in mile 24 at a 7:06 pace, he managed to regain velocity, finishing the last mile at exactly 6 minutes. Future efforts might focus on maintaining the pace during the final miles to further enhance his overall performance.