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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Grant Hulse #21239 Race: 2025 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Consistent Improvement and Strong Finish Grant Hulse demonstrated remarkable consistency and improvement during the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. His performance showcased a calculated approach, progressively accelerating with each mile. Starting with an initial pace of 9:56 min/mile, Grant efficiently adjusted his pace, achieving his fastest mile at 8:14 min/mile by the sixth mile. Such progression is a great indicator of endurance and strategy. His final time was 55:39, with an average pace of 8:58 min/mile over 6.2 miles. This placed him 5th in his division (M65-69) out of a total of 2107 participants, indicating a robust performance. Consistent improvements in split times suggest his training is effective, especially in endurance and pacing. Continuously focusing on early pace management could enhance his performance further. The dedication to improving each mile is commendable and a foundation for future success.