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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Leonor Cartagena #10747 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.

Steady Performance with Potential for Targeted Speed Gains Leonor Cartagena from Tempe, AZ, completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon, covering the 26.2-mile distance in 4:44:39 at an average pace of 10:51 min/mile. Throughout the race, Leonor maintained consistent pacing, especially between miles 1 and 10, where her pace varied only slightly from 9:51 to 10:12 min/mile. Places in the F45-49 division fluctuated slightly, ending at 83rd out of a total of 3624 participants. The race revealed some variations in Leonor's pacing. Her pace slowed notably towards miles 18 and 21, with splits of 12:06 and 13:43 min/mile, respectively, which offers areas to target for future improvements. Prior achievements include a strong 10K performance in 2023, placing 3rd in her division at an 8:40 min/mile pace. Leonor's consistent endurance indicates potential for enhancement in specific sections to refine her race strategy further. Keep building on your strengths, Leonor!