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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Emma Strobel #6886 Race: 2025 Phoenix 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Impressive Final Mile Surge Emma Strobel demonstrated resilience and determination in the 2025 Phoenix Marathon 10K, representing the Cirque de Sore Legs team. Starting strong with an 11:53 pace in the first mile, Emma maintained consistent splits, averaging around 13 minutes per mile for most of the race. Despite the overall pace slowing slightly between the second and fifth miles, she showcased an impressive surge in the final mile, clocking a 12:09 split. This strategic push catapulted her to 139th overall in that segment, a notable improvement from her earlier positions. Emma's overall time of 1:24:43 reflects a respectable average pace of 13:39 minutes per mile. Suggesting a minor adjustment, maintaining a consistent speed akin to her final mile throughout the race could enhance her overall performance. Emma ranked 58th in her division (F19-24), showing that her strategy and effort paid off, especially in the race's latter stages. Keep up the great effort, Emma!