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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Bryan Mooney #12858 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 Progress with Strong Finish in Mesa Marathon Bryan Mooney delivered a consistent and commendable performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the race in 2:29:27, with an average pace of 5:42 per mile over the 26.2-mile course. In the M25-29 division, he achieved an impressive 2nd place, demonstrating steady progress throughout the race. His overall placement was 10th among 3,624 participants, showcasing his competitive edge and focus. Bryan's split times reveal a strong and consistent pacing strategy. Notably, his speed increased significantly at miles 4, 7, 11, 15, 17, and 26, with impressive split paces of 5:27, 5:35, 5:33, 5:23, 5:23, and 5:19 respectively. This ability to push harder at strategic points could be advantageous in future races. Paying attention to splits such as mile 13, where the pace dropped to 6:18, could provide further opportunities for optimizations in pacing strategy. Overall, Bryan's performance was both impressive and steady.