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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Joshua Field #11329 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.

Maintained Consistency with a Strong Finish Joshua Field demonstrated remarkable consistency and strategic pacing in the 2025 Mesa Marathon. The race started with an impressive 7:34 min/mile in the first mile. Most notably, he showed exceptional pace management in the final miles, completing mile 26 at a swift 7:24 min/mile. His overall elapsed pace was consistently strong at 8:00 min/mile, covering the full 26.2 miles in 3:29:54. Analysis of his performance reveals some key highlights. Joshua achieved his best improvement at mile 19, climbing from 120th in his division to 47th. Mid-race, there was a variation with a slower 8:56 min/mile on the second mile, but his determination was evident as he quickly got back on track. His ability to make up for timing discrepancies during splits and maintain a strong finish indicates a solid foundation and potential for even stronger future performances.