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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Sarah Hardy Vera #21154 Race: 2025 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Sarah Hardy Vera demonstrated a disciplined race at the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. Beginning with a solid pace of 9:52 min/mile, she maintained a consistent tempo, with a slight variation in her second mile at 10:05 min/mile. Her average pace for the race was 9:58 min/mile, and she finished with a total time of 1:01:50. Notably, Sarah improved her pace significantly in the last mile, clocking in at 8:58 min/mile, which was her fastest split. Sarah placed well by finishing 242nd among females and 54th in her division (F35-39) out of 582 total participants. Overall, she demonstrated endurance and the ability to maintain a consistent pace throughout the race. For future races, focusing on maintaining pace during the mid-sections might help improve overall time and placement. Keep refining your strategy as you have great potential!