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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Helle Vu #14320 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 Finish in Top Division Helle Vu, representing Kirkland, WA, demonstrated a remarkable performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, sustaining an impressive pace throughout her race. With an overall race time of 3:57:34, she maintained an average pace of 9:04 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Notably, she secured 5th place in the F60-64 division, showcasing her competitive edge in this age category. Among all participants, Helle's performance placed her 1468th overall out of 3624 participants and 455th among female runners. Throughout the race, Helle exhibited strong pacing consistency, particularly in the last 10 miles with splits primarily between 8:53 and 9:03 min/mile. Her peak pace occurred in mile six at 6:59 min/mile, highlighting her ability to maintain speed at critical junctures. Focusing on sustaining her speed in the middle segments could further enhance her performance. Overall, Helle demonstrated steady pacing and competitive strength in her division.