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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Daniel Menendez #3824 Race: 2025 Phoenix Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Effort, Strong Division Placement Daniel Menendez maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Phoenix Marathon, completing the race in 3:21:14 with an average pace of 7:40 min/mile. Out of 2,712 participants, Daniel placed 227th overall and 200th among males, showcasing his competitive spirit. Notably, he finished 3rd in the M15-18 division, starting very strong with the first mile split at an impressive 7:01 min/mile. Throughout the race, Daniel demonstrated commendable pacing, especially in the early to mid stages, where he stayed within the 7:10 to 7:20 min/mile range. However, his splits indicated a notable slowdown in the final miles, with the 26th mile climbing to a 10:18 min/mile pace. Working on maintaining pace in the race's latter stages could enhance future performance. Daniel's strategy of picking up speed towards the end may need adjustment, but his overall race was well-executed.