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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Liz Zarzar #14575 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.

Steady Pacing with Strong Finish Liz Zarzar showcased impressive consistency in the 2025 Mesa Marathon with an overall elapsed time of 3:22:00, maintaining an average pace of 7:42 min/mile across the 26.2-mile course. Liz's pacing was steady, with most splits hovering around the 7:42 mark. There were notable fast segments at miles 7 and 26, with paces of 7:21 and 7:22, respectively, which illustrate her ability to push towards the end. Liz's perseverance paid off as she improved her place within her division in the final stages from 26th at the start to a strong 16th place finish. Attention to mid-race pacing maintained consistency, though the 21st mile had a slight dip to 8:17. Utilizing these dips to conserve energy further could maintain momentum through the latter segments. Liz finished 106th in her gender category out of 3624 participants, demonstrating a robust performance in the female F25-29 division. Keep building on these strengths for future races!