Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Franchesca Johnson #7345 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish in Final Stretch Franchesca Johnson displayed notable consistency during her half marathon performance at the 2025 Phoenix Marathon. Maintaining a steady pace throughout the race, Franchesca started with a 12:36 min/mile pace for the first mile and averaged a 13:18 min/mile pace over the 13.1-mile course. Her splits show a minor fluctuation in pace, with the slowest split at mile 11 clocking in at 14:42 min/mile, before picking up speed towards the end. She effectively increased her pace in the final mile with a strong pace of 13:01 min/mile, a commendable improvement suggesting good energy reserves and race strategy. Franchesca finished the race with a time of 2:54:23, placing 1046th among female participants and 148th in her F35-39 division. Notably, she managed to improve her positioning significantly in her last mile compared to the previous splits. A focus on maintaining steady energy levels throughout can help in preparation for future races. Keep up the great work with Black Girls RUN!