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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jay Chao #10809 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 Start, Finish Needs Work Jay Chao ran the 2025 Mesa Marathon with an overall time of 4:53:04, averaging a pace of 11:11 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Initially, he maintained a consistent performance, with his pace ranging from 8:38 to 8:49 minutes per mile during the early miles. Jay displayed strong efforts between miles 1 to 4, despite a slight pace slowdown in mile 5. However, noteworthy is the challenge in maintaining his initial pace past mile 5, where his speed decreased steadily. By mile 20, Jay's pace dropped to 15:48 min/mile. In future races, consider focusing on maintaining your early paces longer or strategizing pace management later in the race. Ending with an overall place of 2503 out of 3624 participants, there's potential for pacing adjustments in the final miles to improve performance and finish stronger. Your effort is commendable, and refining race tactics could be beneficial.