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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Janice Montoya #7524 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Strong Finishes Janice Montoya, representing Albuquerque Fit, completed the 2025 Phoenix Marathon Half Marathon with an overall time of 2:20:57, translating to an average pace of 10:45 min/mile. Key moments in her performance included consistently maintaining splits within the 10:20 to 10:45 min/mile range for the majority of the race, except for a dip at mile 11 with a 12:57 min/mile pace. She demonstrated resilience by improving her divisions among F55-59, finishing in 23rd place. Janice showcased very responsive pacing adjustments, particularly noticeable at mile 9 with a split pace of 10:05 min/mile, indicating a strategic energy distribution. In the final mile, Janice maintained focus with a steady 11:14 min/mile pace, concluding the race with a sense of accomplishment. While her split variations suggest honing consistency across different terrains would benefit future performances, Janice's strong performance in a competitive field of 2723 participants is commendable.