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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Mary De Alba #20866 Race: 2025 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Pace Consistency and Splits Analysis in 10K Race Performance Mary De Alba participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K, finishing with a time of 1:18:14, maintaining an average pace of 12:37 min/mile. Out of 2107 participants, she secured 1199th overall, and 67th in her division (F19-24). Notable splits include mile 5, where she achieved her fastest split pace of 12:09 min/mile, while mile 2 showed an opportunity for improvement with a split pace of 13:14 min/mile. Her consistent increase in speed during the last two miles indicates a strong finish. Comparing recent performance with the 2023 Mesa Marathon 10K, there's a visible difference in pacing, as her previous record was 1:06:50 with a pace of 10:46 min/mile. Returning to stronger paces achieved earlier could be beneficial. Consistent pacing and maintaining her strong finishes towards the end of the race can help improve overall time for future races. Keep honing those skills, Mary!