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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Fernando Villeda reyes #14304 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 Speed and Strong Finish Fernando Villeda Reyes demonstrated remarkable consistency in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, maintaining a solid pace throughout the 26.2-mile course. He clocked an impressive total time of 2:30:54, managing an average pace of 5:45 minutes per mile. His ability to maintain split paces predominantly around the 5:45-5:50 min/mile range illustrates a well-managed effort in pacing, despite some slight fluctuations throughout the race. Notably, Fernando showcased significant improvement towards the final stages, indicated by his split at mile 26 with a time of 5:30. His finish resulted in securing 2nd place in the M35-39 division and 11th overall out of 3,624 participants. Consistently improving placement, reaching 19th by mile 16 and ultimately ending in 11th, speaks to his endurance and strategic energy conservation. For future races, considering varied pacing strategies might lead to even more impressive results.