Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Jesus Soto #5428 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Stable Progression Jesus Soto maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon. The splits show a controlled start, with an impressive 8:18 min/mile in the first mile. Although the pace slightly declined to 9:31 min/mile by mile 13, the average pace remained steady. Notably, the strongest placement was achieved in mile six, where Soto ranked 25th in his M35-39 division and 184th among male participants. The primary opportunity lies in the latter half where the pace ranged between 9:02 and 11:41 min/mile. Stabilizing this decrease might enhance race completion time. Despite this, Soto finished with a respectable 2:04:41, displaying endurance and maintaining a competitive edge within his division. The consistent effort placed him 74th in his age group among 120 participants, a solid mid-pack performance. Engaging in targeted interval training could refine and balance overall pace in future races.