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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Christopher Rodriquez #13521 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 Pacing with Strategic Improvements Christopher Rodriquez maintained an impressive average pace of 8:45 min/mile over 26.2 miles during the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Notable improvements were seen in the early and mid-stages of his race, specifically at the 3-mile mark with his pace improving to an 8:23 min/mile split, then showing further progression to 8:03 min/mile at mile 7. His strongest segment was the 17th mile, clocking in at a swift 7:56 min/mile, which suggests a strategic energy reserve and release technique. Towards the latter part of the marathon, paces slightly declined into the 8:56-10:03 min/mile range between miles 23 and 25; a common trend as fatigue sets in. This slight deceleration could be an area for targeted stamina building in future training. Despite this, Christopher's consistent early performance allowed him to finish with an overall time of 3:49:22, placing 159th in his M30-34 Division amidst 3624 participants. Continue building on consistent pacing to further enhance endurance capacity.