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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Burcin Bozkaya #10575 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 Pacing Yields Strong Performance Burcin Bozkaya maintained a commendable average pace of 8:22 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course at the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Among the initial splits, notable pacing was observed in mile 3, clocking 7:37 min/mile, and in mile 17, hitting a similar 7:39 min/mile. A dip in pace occurred at mile 5, with a pace of 9:18 min/mile, but Bozkaya quickly adjusted and returned to a more consistent pace. In his age division, M50-54, Bozkaya recorded a solid placement with a final rank of 51st. There was a significant improvement during mile 19, where he climbed the overall rankings from 1163rd to 680th. The overall placement of 979th out of 3624 participants is a testament to his steady effort. For future endeavors, maintaining split times under 8:00 min/mile beyond the opening miles could improve standings even further. Keep refining your pacing strategy, and well done on your performance!