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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Caitlin Hewes #11835 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 Start with a Determined Finish Caitlin Hewes, from Atlanta, demonstrated a consistent and determined performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon. During the initial half, her splits consistently hovered around a 7:30 min/mile pace, with her best performance at mile 1 clocking in at 7:34. Highlight performances include maintaining an impressive pace under 8:00 min/mile up to mile 13. As the race progressed, Caitlin faced a gradual slow down after mile 13, with her pace reaching 9:41 min/mile at mile 21. Despite a dip in the latter stages, she finished strong with an overall time of 3:36:19, achieving an 8:15 min/mile pace. Breaking down the stats: Caitlin ranked 53rd in her F35-39 division and 237th in the female category, out of 3624 total participants. For future races, maintaining a steadier pace in the latter miles could improve overall placement. Keep building on this performance!