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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Cathi Rhodes #13442 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.

Maintained Consistency with Strategic Finish Cathi Rhodes participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon with impressive pacing. Cathi managed consistent splits, especially in the first half of the race, maintaining sub-9:00 min/mile paces in most early miles. Her standout split was mile 6, where she clocked a remarkable 7:08 min/mile, showcasing her potential for strong bursts of speed. Overall, Cathi completed the marathon in 4:18:35 with an average pace of 9:52 min/mile. Noteworthy is her improvement in placement during mile 5, advancing from 1696 to 1320 overall—indicating a surge in energy and strategy. In comparison to her 2023 Mesa Marathon performance, there was a slight increase in her finishing time, but her participation in a field of 3624 with a 641st place finish in gender demonstrates her competitiveness. A focus on endurance in the latter miles could be beneficial, particularly as mile 23 saw a split time of 13:26. Overall, Cathi's performance was steady, with potential to fine-tune pacing strategies.