Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: David Newell #1464 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish with Strategic Mid-Race Gain David Newell's performance at the 2025 Phoenix Marathon half marathon demonstrated a consistent start with noticeable strategic adjustments in the latter stages. His initial pace began at 10:32 min/mile, maintaining a strong rhythm in the early miles. His best performance came at mile 3 with a split time of 10:18, highlighting his ability to maintain focus early on. Significantly, David's placement at mile 6 improved dramatically with a jump to 720th overall, suggesting a strong mid-race surge. As the race continued, he settled into a pace range between 11:10 and 12:53 min/mile through the latter miles, finishing with an elapsed pace of 11:34 min/mile. Concluding the race in 1718th out of 2723 participants, David can be encouraged by his strategic mid-race efforts. Future improvement could focus on maintaining a more consistent pace during the latter half to capitalize on his evident mid-race strengths.