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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Suzanne Montgomery #12855 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 Marathon Effort with Strong Division Finish Suzanne Montgomery's performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon showcased her consistency with an average pace of 9:15 minutes per mile across the 26.2 miles, culminating in a total time of 4:02:43. She maintained a pace under the 9:00-minute mark in several sections, notably achieving 8:42 in mile 17, her fastest split during the race. Her overall position was 1606 out of 3624 participants, while in the Female 50-54 age division, she impressively placed 28th, indicating she was among the top in her age class. Montgomery's pacing showed variability, which is typical, though her effort at Mile 21, where her pace dropped to 10:50, suggests room for fine-tuning endurance strategies for late-race stamina. The recovery from this slower mile, with subsequent splits close to her average race pace, indicates resilience and a strong finish. Continuous refinement in maintaining pace towards the final miles could enhance future race outcomes.