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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Christine Hernandez #11819 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 Performance with Strong Mid-Race Splits Christine Hernandez demonstrated determination at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, covering the 26.2-mile course in 4:33:01 with a consistent overall pace of 10:25 min/mile. Notably, she achieved her fastest mile split during Mile 3 with an impressive pace of 2:14 min/mile, showcasing her ability to push hard early in the race. Her performance placed her 2182nd overall out of 3624 participants and 740th among females, while also ranking 131st in her age division (F30-34). Throughout the race, Christine maintained a stable pace, consistently clocking around 10:30 min/mile from Mile 17 to the finish. While her final time was slightly slower than her previous marathon time of 4:23:18, from the 2024 Mesa Marathon, she showed improvement in stamina during the latter half of the race. In future races, focusing on starting with a slightly faster pace might help improve overall time. Keep up the consistent training, and continue refining your strategy.