Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Mari Howe #4650 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Steady Progress Mari Howe maintained consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon, finishing with an overall elapsed time of 2:29:39. With an average pace of 11:25 min/mile, Mari showcased consistency across the 13.1 miles. Notably, she achieved a split pace improvement between miles 2 and 3, recording her fastest mile at a pace of 10:37 min/mile. Her performance placed her 28th in the F55-59 division out of a total of 2723 participants. Mari's performance displayed resilience, particularly in the mid to late stages of the race, where she consistently maintained her position in her division. Even during the challenging 11th mile, where her pace slowed to 12:54 min/mile, she was able to regain a balanced pace in subsequent miles. Focusing on pacing in the final miles could enhance performance further. Overall, her solid effort highlighted strategic perseverance throughout the race.