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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Ryan Herzog #11833 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 Pace and a Strong Finish in the M45-49 Division Ryan Herzog showcased a commendable performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, maintaining an average pace of 5:53 min/mile over 26.2 miles. Key moments include reaching the half marathon mark at 1:12:51. He started strong with a 5:22 min/mile pace in the first mile and maintained a sub-6-minute pace for the majority of the race. It's notable that Ryan improved his position in his division, finishing 1st in the M45-49 category. The final time of 2:34:15 demonstrates both speed and endurance. Despite some fluctuations in pace, particularly towards the end with splits like mile 21 at 6:28/mile and mile 22 at 6:23/mile, Ryan managed to rebound effectively, finishing with a controlled split of 5:53 for the final mile. Focusing on maintaining a steady pace can help in sustaining consistent splits throughout the marathon. Continued training on pacing strategies might enhance the ability to manage effort across various stages.