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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Gale Watkins #14366 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 at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Gale Watkins completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon with an overall time of 5:40:14, averaging a pace of 12:59 min/mile. Notably, his performance showed a consistent pace trend, managing to maintain a steady rhythm throughout the race's 26.2 miles. His fastest split came at mile 4 with a split time of 10:45, while his pace slightly declined towards the finish, culminating in a final mile split of 16:58. Placing 16th in his M70-74 age division, highlights the consistency of his performance amid a competitive field. Gale's participation marked a slight increase in time from previous years, with his previous three marathons showcasing faster times, with the quickest being in 2022 at 4:54:50. His dedication to Team World Vision and his consistent participation in this marathon demonstrate impressive commitment to the sport. Gale's finishing position this year was 2949th overall out of 3624 participants, illustrating the endurance maintained despite a longer duration. Exploring fine-tuning strategies, particularly in the latter half to reverse pace drift, could be beneficial for future events.