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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Juan pablo Tapia #14062 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 Effort with Strong Initial Splits Juan Pablo Tapia, representing OBRunners in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completed 26.2 miles with a total elapsed time of 5:19:11, clocking an average pace of 12:10 min/mile. Notably, Juan Pablo maintained steady pace consistency throughout the race. His fastest split was a 9:59 min/mile pace achieved between miles 6 to 7, demonstrating potential for sustaining speed over longer distances. This early surge was commendable and showcased his ability to increase speed during mid-race segments. While there was slight pace variation, Juan Pablo managed to keep most mile splits within a reasonable range, though the last few miles saw a decline with splits extending over 12 minutes per mile. A pacing strategy focusing on even distribution of effort could enhance efficiency and prevent fatigue from setting in during the later stages. As part of the M25-29 division, his race in a field of over 3,600 participants was a commendable effort that contributes valuable data for future training and race planning.