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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Beatriz Lim #12439 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 Pace with Opportunity for Strategic Improvement Beatriz maintained an average pace of 11:58 minutes per mile during the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Her performance effectively demonstrates consistent pacing across the splits, especially as she entered the middle section, maintaining paces close to 9:38 to 10:04 minutes per mile from mile 4 to mile 10. Her best split was recorded early in the race between miles 2 and 3, with a pace of 3:21 minutes per mile, showing potential for short-distance speed. As the marathon progressed, her pace increased slightly, peaking at a split pace of 18:45 minutes per mile between miles 21 and 22. Potential strategies for improvement could include focusing on endurance in the latter stages to maintain the earlier consistent pace. Despite these challenges, Beatriz's placement within her age division was consistent, finishing 161st among Females aged 25 to 29, and she positioned 977th among 3624 participants, showcasing a strong overall performance. Keep building on this foundation!