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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Jake Heslington #3303 Race: 2025 Phoenix Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Lead to Victory Jake Heslington delivered a remarkable performance at the 2025 Phoenix Marathon, maintaining an average pace of 5:19 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Notably, Jake consistently placed first in both overall and gender categories throughout most of the race, demonstrating impressive endurance and pacing strategy. His split times revealed a consistent speed, with only a small fluctuation around mile 24, where the pace slightly dropped to 5:56 min/mile. Despite this, Jake quickly regained momentum and secured a first-place finish with an official time of 2:19:29. Analyzing the splits, Jake's initial miles were outstanding, maintaining a steady pace between 5:10 to 5:11 min/mile. His ability to push through towards the end, where other runners often slow down, was crucial. Focusing on tightening the slight pacing variations in the later miles could further enhance future performances. Jake's efforts represent a successful strategy in maintaining a strong position throughout, culminating in a triumphant win among 2,712 participants.