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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jennifer Barrows #10407 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 Pacing and Strong Finish Jennifer Barrows delivered a solid performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, maintaining a consistent pace throughout with an average of 9:09 min/mile. Her mile splits ranged between 9:53 min/mile and 8:32 min/mile, showcasing a reliable and steady race strategy. Between mile 1 and mile 7, Jennifer displayed gradual improvements, moving from a 9:20 min/mile to an impressive 8:47 min/mile at mile 7, before seeing another boost at miles 9 and 17 with 8:32 min/mile splits. Despite a slight slowdown in the final stages of the race, she managed a strong finish with a 8:35 min/mile at mile 26. Her overall time was 3:59:58, demonstrating her ability to sustain a challenging pace over the marathon distance. With a placement of 479th out of 1,920 female participants and 97th in her division, Jennifer's performance confirmed her capabilities and highlighted areas for strategic pacing to enhance performance further.