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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Maya Horton #11926 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.

Smooth Start with Steady Consistency Maya Horton displayed a consistent pace at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the entire 26.2-mile course in 5:52:48. She maintained a steady average pace of 13:27 minutes per mile, highlighting her ability to keep a uniform speed throughout the race. The strongest start was marked with her fastest split in the first mile, clocking in at 10:24. From miles 19 to 21, Maya maintained splits just over 15 minutes, suggesting potential areas to focus speed training for better results in future events. Competing in the F40-44 division, Maya secured a position of 168th among her age group. Among all female participants, she finished at 1094th place, enhancing the representation of her team, Black Girls RUN!. As she progresses, encouraging attention on refining pace consistency during later stages of the marathon might help reduce time differentials across splits, especially emphasizing recovery and interval training. Overall, Maya's efforts exhibit a solid foundation to build upon.