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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Dominic Kiralyfi #12224 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 Splits with a Strong Finish Dominic Kiralyfi showcased a well-paced performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the course in 2:26:03. Achieving an overall pace of 5:34 min/mile, Dominic demonstrated impressive consistency throughout the race, with swift times, especially a notable 5:00 final mile. Maintaining a place within the top ten overall, being 9th overall and also in his gender category, Dominic remained strong among a field of 3,624 participants. Splits were consistent, with the fastest at mile 17 with a 5:16 min/mile pace, highlighting his potential for acceleration. While the overall result was not an improvement on last year's third-place, it's noteworthy that the average pace improved from 5:37 to 5:34 min/mile. Focusing on middle miles with targeted pacing strategies could help improve overall placement. Continue building on your strong final-mile efforts for future competitions to secure a higher overall standing.