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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Connor Edson #11214 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 a Strong Finish Surge Connor demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon with a final time of 3:35:16, translating to an average pace of 8:12 min/mile. His ability to maintain a steady pace was evident, with the majority of splits ranging between 7:51 and 8:13 min/mile. Interestingly, Connor closed with a strong surge at the 19th mile, hitting a split of 7:35 min/mile, and an impressive improvement overall after a few challenging miles. Analyzing Connor’s performance further reveals his strategic racing. Despite slight slowing in the latter stages from mile 21 to 25, Connor stabilized in the final stretch, securing his position in the top quintile with a solid place overall of 864 out of 3624 participants. A notable area for enhancement could lie in maintaining the same vigor seen in earlier miles to counteract fatigue during the later segments of the marathon. Keep up the great work with pacing strategy!