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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Tamaki Layman #12353 Race: 2025 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish at 2025 Mesa Marathon Tamaki maintained an impressive pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the race in 3:43:42. Her average pace was 8:32 per mile over the full 26.2 miles. Tamaki's performance was steady, with only minor variations in pace, showing reliable consistency. Notably, her fastest split was at mile 3 with an 8:12 minute pace, and her strongest improvement occurred at mile 19, where she ran a 7:55 minute mile. She ranked 32nd in the F45-49 division out of a total of 46 competitors, with her overall placement being 1087th out of 3624 participants. Tamaki finished 312th in the female category. In comparison to her previous race, a Half Marathon in 2024, her endurance over a longer distance shows reliable pacing. Continuing to refine the pacing strategy in the latter half may enhance overall results in future full marathons.