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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Heather Regan #13421 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 with Solid Finish Heather Regan achieved a noteworthy performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, showcasing strong consistency and endurance across the race. Her overall time was 3:35:13, translating to an average pace of 8:12 minutes per mile. Notably, Heather's third mile was her fastest split at 7:01 minutes per mile, highlighting her capacity for strategic pacing early on. The initial mile was completed in 7:47, reflecting a strong start, while her final mile maintained a commendable pace of 8:18. Heather's consistent effort can be seen in her placement. Out of 3624 participants, Heather placed 859th overall and 221st among females, which is impressive. In her age division (F35-39), she secured the 46th position. Although her slower mile—at mile 21 with a pace of 9:09—suggests an area for strategic endurance enhancement, the ability to quickly recover and improve pacing again is praiseworthy. Keep up the solid work, Heather!