Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Bri Niziolek #7553 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start with a Need for Pace Strategy in the Later Miles Bri Niziolek had an impressive display of consistency during the initial miles of the 2025 Phoenix Marathon. Through the 4-mile mark, a steady pace was maintained, with split times hovering around 9:47 to 9:50 min/mile, underscoring a strong start. At the halfway mark (6 miles), the pace began to slow slightly to 10:08 min/mile, marking an area for potential future focus. Notably, Bri's performance ranked her in significant standings early on: 72nd in the F25-29 division after the first mile. The latter half of the race indicated an opportunity to refine pacing strategy. Split paces increased to over 11:00 min/mile by mile 7, leading to a final 13.1-mile total elapsed time of 2:22:24. An area to consider for improvement is maintaining a stronger pace in the later miles to better manage the overall race time. Overall, a strategic pacing plan could result in improved future performances.