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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Garrett Palmer #21751 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.

Steady Pace Gain with a Strong Finish Garrett Palmer, a 24-year-old from Flagstaff, AZ, competed in the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K, demonstrating a consistent improvement in pacing throughout the race. Starting with a 9:15 min/mile pace for the first mile, Garrett increased momentum, concluding the six miles with progressively faster splits — most notably, a 7:27 min/mile pace by the final mile. His overall time was 52:21, averaging an 8:26 min/mile pace across the entire course. Among 2107 participants, Garrett showed competitiveness, especially in his age division (M19-24), finishing 15th. Improvements can focus on maintaining faster splits earlier on, to enhance performance further. His capability to accelerate as the race progressed is commendable and highlights an upward trajectory in performance potential. Consistency has contributed to an overall placement of 223 and 152 among males, suggesting significant promise for future races and personal bests.