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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Murali Mekanaboyina #21563 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.

Pacing Variability Marks Latest Performance Murali Mekanaboyina showcased determined effort in the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. Starting at a strong pace of 12:41 min/mile in the first mile, he gradually fell to a slower pace, clocking 14:07 min/mile in the fourth mile. However, he demonstrated resilience by improving to a 12:59 min/mile by the fifth mile and continued to finish with a consistent final mile at 12:48 min/mile. Murali completed the race with an overall time of 1:21:54, representing a 13:12 min/mile average pace. While his performance placed him 76th in his age division, Murali can reflect on the progress indicators from previous races. He must pay attention to the pacing shifts as seen through this race compared to his past 10K at the 2024 Mesa Marathon, where his overall pace was 12:14 min/mile. Maintaining early pace stability might be a focal area for his training before his next race.