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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jared Smith #13854 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 Effort with a Strong Finish Jared Smith logged a completion time of 3:18:57 in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, showcasing a steady average pace of 7:35 min/mile. The first mile kicked off with a swift 7:09 pace, which set a solid tone for his race. Notably, mile 19 saw a significant surge with a 7:01 pace, marking his fastest split. He demonstrated a consistent mid-race performance, maintaining a pace around the 7:35-7:39 range for several miles. Jared's strong finishing split clocked in at 6:25, highlighting an impressive capability to accelerate towards the end. The race results placed Jared 492nd overall, and within the M35-39 division, he ranked 74th out of 3624 participants. Compared to his previous Mesa Marathon performances, Jared improved his pace from 7:45 min/mile to 7:35 min/mile, illustrating a commendable advancement in his marathon times. Focusing on maintaining pace through the middle miles could optimize future races even further.