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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Ricardo Espinosa #20957 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.

Steady Progress and Improved Pace in 10K Ricardo Espinosa displayed consistent effort across the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. Opening with a solid first mile at 8:11 min/mile, he maintained an even pace in subsequent miles, showing minor fluctuations that only slightly impacted his overall performance. Notably, his strong finish of 7:44 min/mile in the last mile suggests a potential to enhance pacing earlier. Overall, Espinosa clocked a time of 52:29 with an average pace of 8:27 min/mile, ranking him 16th in the M19-24 division. Comparing to his previous year's performance, there is a remarkable improvement from his earlier effort (1:14:47 with a 12:03 min/mile pace). His overall rank advanced from 887 to 226 out of 2107 participants, a significant leap showcasing his dedication and progress. Moving forward, a focus on achieving a more evenly distributed pace could further enhance his performance in future races.