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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Karen Wyman #19161 Race: 2025 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Steady Improvement in Pacing for 10K Run Karen Wyman from Mesa, AZ, impressively concluded the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K with an overall time of 1:05:51. Her consistent pacing is notable, as she steadily improved her pace from 12:01 min/mile in the first mile to 9:08 min/mile in the final mile. She ranked 11th in her F55-59 division out of a total of 2107 participants, also placing within the top 350 for gender in this event. Despite having previous experience in half marathons, this race showcased Karen's adaptability to different distances. Her pacing significantly improved as the event unfolded, indicating strong endurance and adaptability. In future events, maintaining consistency in pacing from the beginning could be beneficial, an achievable goal given her pattern of improvement throughout the race. Karen's performance is commendable for a 10K event within her age group and showcases the benefits of strategic pacing.