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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Victoria Bennie #10458 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 Mid-Pack Performance at 2025 Marathon Victoria maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the 26.2 miles in a total time of 4:33:17 and achieving an average pace of 10:25 minutes per mile. Her performance was marked by a consistent pacing strategy, with variations observed slightly in the middle of the race. She was able to adjust her pace during the more challenging middle section of the race, highlighting her endurance and experience in long-distance events. Victoria's division placement was 132nd in the F30-34 category, while she ranked 744th among female participants overall, within a competitive field of 3624 participants. Her splits reflect a strong finish, particularly in the last mile, where her pace quickened to 9:36 minutes. For future improvements, focusing on maintaining a steadier pace in the middle segments could enhance performance further. Keep leveraging your strong final sprint as a strategic advantage.