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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Orchidia Peterson #13233 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 Splits Showcase Endurance Orchidia Peterson tackled the 2025 Mesa Marathon with a final time of 5:55:22, covering 26.2 miles at a steady pace of 13:33 min/mile. Her most consistent pacing unfolded in the first half of the race, managing to keep each mile within a tight time frame, highlighting a disciplined approach to pacing. The split at mile 9 (12:04) marks an efficient middle segment. Subsequently, some decline in pace appeared, particularly noticeable in mile 16 with a 16:35 pace. Throughout the race, Orchidia's performance revealed notable endurance. While she ended 171st in her division, she ranked 1101st among female participants out of a total field of 3624. Compared to previous marathon finishes, this pace reflects room for strategic pacing improvements in later miles. Consider focusing on pacing strategies that maintain the solid form seen earlier in the race to potentially enhance overall time and division placement in future events. Keep pushing forward, Orchidia!