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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Amanda L #10062 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 Start, Challenging Finish: Performance Recap Amanda displayed strong pacing in the initial phase of the 2025 Mesa Marathon, maintaining a sub-9:00 min/mile pace during the first four miles. Her swiftest split was at mile four with an 8:19 min/mile pace, showing great potential for early speed. As the race progressed, her pace gradually slowed, concluding the marathon with an overall pace of 10:51 min/mile. Notably, from mile 13 onwards, Amanda's times began to reflect fatigue, with her longest mile at a 15:24 min/mile pace at mile 23. Despite a gradual decline in pace, Amanda successfully completed the marathon, finishing 818th among female participants and 133rd in her division. Joining the Unlisted Run Club, Amanda participated alongside 3624 runners. Her experience suggests a foundation of endurance but indicates a potential area to address; the ability to maintain pace in later miles. Working on endurance during later race stages could enhance her future performances.