Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Michael Madrid #7452 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Michael Madrid displayed a consistent start in the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon event. He maintained a strong pace, particularly within the first half of the race, hitting mile splits predominantly in the 9:50 to 9:56 min/mile range through the first 6 miles. Notably, his pacing efforts were highlighted between miles 1 and 6, especially with a significant improvement at mile 6, placing him 40th in his division temporarily, which showed his potential for overtaking positions. As the race progressed, there was a noticeable shift in pace, averaging 12:59 min/mile from miles 7 to 9. The upward trend in split times towards the latter half, such as the 13:15 min/mile at mile 13, indicates an area to focus on. Placing 29th in the last mile within his division is positive, suggesting strong finishing capabilities. Consider working on endurance to maintain the initial pace throughout. Overall, finishing with an elapsed time of 2:29:56, Michael held 116th in his division among 2723 participants.