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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Yusuke Onaka #21729 Race: 2025 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Yusuke Onaka, age 47 from Scottsdale, AZ, represented the Japanese Running Club in the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K, completing the race in 59:12. His average pace was a commendable 9:32 min/mile, showing improvement throughout the race. Yusuke's performance was consistent with steady pacing, notably achieving his best split pace of 8:51 min/mile in the final mile, indicating strong finishing capabilities. Yusuke ranked 33rd in his division, Male 45-49, out of 33 participants. Despite the wide field of 2107 total participants, his division placement remains an area to monitor for growth. His splits show a strategically faster last two miles with progressively faster paces from 9:44 to 8:51 min/mile in the final stretch. For future races, focusing on maintaining a faster mid-race pace could enhance his overall performance. Keep up the consistency and strategic pacing, Yusuke!