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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Thaddeus Paxinos #13173 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 Performance with Strong Finish Thaddeus Paxinos showcased a strong and consistent performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing it in 3:15:19 with an overall pace of 7:27 min/mile. Notably, Thaddeus kept a steady pace throughout the race, maintaining a position within the 400s across the splits. There was an impressive boost in the final miles, particularly noted in Mile 19, where his place jumped significantly to 198 overall and 163 among males. This split was completed at a notable pace of 6:57 min/mile, the fastest of his race. Each mile varied slightly in pace, with a notable challenge occurring at Mile 5, where he recorded his slowest split at 8:01 min/mile. Despite this, Thaddeus managed to maintain focus and delivered an admirable finish, placing 35th in his division (M45-49) out of 3624 participants. Balancing early and mid-race pacing will be essential for enhanced results in future races. Keep up the commitment, Thaddeus.