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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Roberto Perez #13218 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 Yields Top Division Finish Roberto Perez displayed impressive consistency in pace at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, maintaining an overall elapsed time of 3:42:40 with a steady average pace of 8:29 min/mile. Throughout the marathon, Roberto's splits illustrated a disciplined approach, with only minor variations in pace. Notably, Split 20 saw an invigorating spurt with a split pace of 7:54 min/mile. This consistency allowed Roberto to secure an 11th place finish in the M60-64 division. Roberto’s overall effort placed him 1065th among 3624 participants and 762nd in the male category. His strong performance in the latter half of the marathon is particularly commendable. Given the final placements, analyzing slight fluctuations in the latter splits might help in further fine-tuning race-day strategies. Roberto’s disciplined execution and team association with SOTREC provided a solid foundation for this marathon performance. Continuing to refine pacing strategies could further elevate future race outcomes.