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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jordan McCullough #12673 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.

Strong Start with Gradual Slowdown in Marathon Pace Management Jordan McCullough maintained a consistent start at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, holding an impressive 7:22 min/mile pace through the first mile. His early efforts were strong, as evidenced by a notable split of 7:32 min/mile by mile two. However, after mile four, his split pace began to gradually slow, reaching 8:24 min/mile by the finish. This transition indicates a shift in pacing strategy or potential fatigue. It's commendable that his splits remained under 8:30 min/mile until the final miles, showcasing determination and endurance. Critically examining the latter half, particularly from mile 20 onwards, where pace extended up to 10:10 min/mile, it might be beneficial to focus on maintaining speed consistency throughout the entire marathon distance. Understanding pacing dynamics and incorporating sustained endurance training could enhance future performances. It's worth noting his concluding overall position was 1001 out of 3624 participants, a respectable finish. Well done to Jordan and the AZ Fam team for their effort!