Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Tera Butler #5924 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Strategic Improvements Tera Butler completed the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 2:59:51, maintaining a consistent average pace of 13:43 min/mile. Her splits reveal a balanced strategy, with intervals like mile 3 at 12:02 min/mile and mile 5 at 11:38 min/mile demonstrating strong efforts. A standout moment occurred at mile 6, achieving a division improvement, placing her 15th for that split. Ending in 24th within her division (F15-18) out of 2723 overall participants, she showed determination across the event. Analysis of her split data highlights potential gains by focusing on the later portion of the race. Specifically, addressing the 20:59 min/mile split at mile 11 could result in improved placings. Maintaining the pacing from mile 12's 12:22 min/mile can provide a strong finish. Consistent pacing, as seen in several splits, reflects solid endurance, complimenting her efforts as a member of the Badlands Bandits. Great job, Tera!