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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Charlscie Carter #10748 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 Performance with Steady Pace Management Charlscie maintained a consistent pace through the 2025 Mesa Marathon, finishing the 26.2-mile race in 4:31:41, averaging a pace of 10:22 minutes per mile. Notably, her strongest performance occurred early, with a split pace of 9:07 during mile 7. Despite gradual deceleration, as seen in miles 25 (13:57 pace) and 26 (12:00 pace), she achieved a steady overall placement, finishing 2165th out of 3624 participants. The pacing strategy shows a stable start and an effort to maintain momentum, especially evident with several sub-10-minute miles in the first half. Her split times indicate room for pacing adjustments in the latter miles, potentially through more uniform pacing or strategy adjustments to manage energy expenditure. With continued focus and targeted training, there's potential to enhance endurance and speed in longer races, building on experience from previous half marathons, like her 1:52:56 finish in 2023.