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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jonathon Shuba #13805 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 Pace with Late Splits to Analyze Jonathon Shuba, a 28-year-old from Scottsdale, AZ, completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:42:06, maintaining an average pace of 10:46 min/mile. Out of 3624 participants, he placed 2330th overall, 1523rd among males, and 243rd in the M25-29 age division. Notably, he exhibited consistent pacing throughout most of the marathon, with an initial pace ranging from 10:48 to 11:03 min/mile over the first 6 miles. Around mile 19, Jonathon showed an enhanced pace, clocking in at 9:36 min/mile, marking his fastest split. However, the later stages saw splits slowing down, peaking at 12:11 min/mile between miles 23 and 24. To enhance future performances, focusing on maintaining the stronger pace observed during the middle segments could be beneficial. Overall, his steady approach highlights potential areas to target for maximizing late stage endurance.