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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jacob Jennings #12034 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.

Consistency Amidst Fluctuations in Marathon Performance Jacob Jennings, representing the Bright Homies team, completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon with an overall time of 4:29:54, averaging a pace of 10:18 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. His performance saw him place 1412th among males and 167th out of those in his M19-24 age division, from a total of 3624 participants. Jennings demonstrated consistency in endurance, maintaining a steady pace despite some fluctuations throughout the race. Jennings began strong with a brisk 8:37 min/mile in the first mile, while monitoring his pace closely in subsequent miles, with a noted decline after the initial pace. His fastest split, recorded at 8:59 during the seventh mile, suggests a strategic attempt to push through fatigue points. For future races, focusing on even pacing, particularly after mile 10 where splits boiled down to 10:30 min/mile, could enhance overall time efficacy. Jennings can build on his stamina to better sustain earlier mile speeds over the race's entirety.