Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Grecia Valenzuela #5529 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Room to Excel Grecia Valenzuela maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon, concluding with a total time of 2:41:33 and an overall pace of 12:19 min/mile. Her performance in the Female 30-34 division saw a progression from 158th to 149th place by the end of the race. Notably, after a 10:57 pace in the fourth mile, the pace smoothed out until mile 9 where a slight drop to a 12:50 min/mile was observed. Strategies for improvement could focus on the later miles where pace deceleration was noted, particularly starting from mile 9 onwards. While fluctuating slightly, her positioning in each category saw minor changes, indicating resilience in maintaining her performance throughout the race. Attention to maintaining consistency and implementing strategies during the final miles could enhance future race outcomes. Keep building on the foundation established in the early and middle stages of the race.