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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Zachary Kinne #23002 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 Excellence in Marathon Performance Zachary Kinne demonstrated impressive consistency and speed at the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Covering 26.2 miles, he maintained an average pace of 5:17 per mile, leading to a finish time of 2:18:41. Notably, Zachary secured the top place overall among 3,624 participants. His pacing strategy was evident from his strong start, with an initial mile pace of 5:04 followed by solid mile splits throughout the race. Zachary's performance showcased his ability to lead, falling into first place numerous times across the race, including key intervals like the 12th and final miles with impressive split paces of 5:02 and 4:54 respectively. Maintaining his speed and stamina into the latter parts of the marathon, particularly with strong finishes in the 20th and 26th miles, helped ensure his victory. Zachary might evaluate his pace consistency in miles where his pace slightly increased, possibly targeting more even pacing throughout future races.