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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Kelly Kepler #12170 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.

Steady Progress with Strong Finish Kelly Kepler completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon with a total elapsed time of 4:51:51, averaging a pace of 11:08 per mile over the 26.2-mile course. Throughout the race, she maintained a consistent performance, placing 871st among female participants and 143rd in the Female 25-29 division out of a total of 3624 participants. Kelly's pacing strategy saw a strong first mile at 9:21 and closed out with a final split time of 11:11. One point to note is a small increase in mile times halfway, with the 13th mile recorded at 13:19. Despite this, Kelly rebounded with a consistent pace in later miles, notably faster from miles 24 to 26. Maintaining consistent pacing and aiming to sustain the strong early race pace might enhance future performance. Overall, Kelly's strategy demonstrates resilience and focus, providing a solid foundation for future races. Congratulations on a commendable effort, Kelly!