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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jose Mario Lopez #12500 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 Impressive Performance Jose Mario Lopez delivered a solid performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, covering the 26.2-mile course with a final time of 2:58:27. His steady pacing strategy was evident, maintaining an overall pace of 6:48 min/mile. Notably, his split times, such as the 6:22 min/mile for the first mile and the consistent sub-7 minute per mile splits for most of the race, highlight his endurance and tactical prowess. Jose's standout performance came at mile 19 with an impressive split time of 6:23 min/mile, securing him the top position in the M35-39 division for that particular mile. Throughout the race, Jose demonstrated strong running dynamics, consistently placing well within his division. In a field of 3624 participants, he was able to maintain a steady performance, finishing 167th overall and 157th among male competitors. As a member of the SOTREC team, his consistent pacing and controlled speed should inspire confidence for future races. Consider focusing on maintaining pace in the latter stages to further climb in rankings.