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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Ron Larsen #12339 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 Performance and Strong Division Placement Ron Larsen from Apple Valley, MN, showcased a strong and consistent performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Running an average pace of 9:40 minutes per mile, Ron finished with a commendable time of 4:13:36. Notably, Ron secured the 4th place in the M70-74 age division, outperforming many entries with his structured pacing throughout the event. His most remarkable split was at mile 26, where he clocked an impressive 8:51 minute per mile pace. Throughout the marathon, Ron maintained a steady pace, with his pace fluctuating slightly but remaining mostly in the 9:34 to 9:45 range. The consistency seen across the splits suggests strong race management and endurance. A notable observation would be the varied pacing between miles 5 and 9; working on maintaining a slightly more uniform pace could potentially enhance overall time, moving forward. His efforts were noteworthy in a field of 3,624 participants.