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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Kevin Robertson #13502 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 Effort With Stamina Challenges in Final Miles Kevin Robertson demonstrated steady pacing in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, clocking a total time of 4:55:45 over the 26.2-mile course. The Apple Valley resident maintained a consistent pace through the early miles, with a strong start clocking a 9:25-minute mile. As the race progressed, Kevin's times moved slightly into the 10-minute range. Notably, his fastest mile was mile 7, completed in 8:57, which shows his capacity for quicker pacing. In the latter part of the marathon, Kevin faced a slowdown, with some splits exceeding 13-minute miles, such as mile 21 at 14:06, which caused his overall average to taper off to an 11:17-minute mile pace. Being ranked 239th in his division out of the 3624 total participants suggests good competition, but exploring strategies to combat late-race fatigue could improve future outcomes. Collaborating with the SOTREC team might provide beneficial insights into maintaining pace.