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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Kaari Hansen #21149 Race: 2025 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Steady Improvement with Strong Finish Kaari Hansen, a 16-year-old from Mesa, AZ, demonstrated a consistent and persistent performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. Her pacing showed steady improvement throughout the race, beginning with an 11:00 min/mile pace in the first mile, ending with a stronger 10:59 min/mile pace in mile 6. Notably, her best split was achieved at mile 5, clocking in at 10:46 min/mile. Kaari finished the 10K with an overall time of 1:12:16, translating to an average pace of 11:39 min/mile. Kaari placed 19th in the F15-18 division, a respectable result amongst 2107 participants. Her placement improved slightly in the latter half of the race, reflecting her ability to pick up the pace. Working on maintaining consistency in the mid-race miles could enhance her overall performance further. Keep up the focus on pacing, as the improvements in the latter miles suggest strong potential for future races.