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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Brian Roman #13535 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 Pacing and Strong Finish Brian Roman from Seattle, WA demonstrated impressive consistency throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Maintaining an average pace of 6:52 min/mile, he completed the marathon in a finish time of 3:00:14. Brian's performance showed little deviation across the splits, starting with an initial 6:46 min/mile. He sustained a consistent pace across early miles, around 6:45 to 6:48 min/mile. Notably, at mile 15, he delivered a faster split of 6:32 min/mile, signaling a strong mid-race performance. In terms of ranking, Brian steadily improved in placement over the latter half, culminating in an impressive 38th in his division (M25-29), 194th among male participants, and 205th overall in a field of 3,624 runners. The final stretch was paced well, demonstrating good energy management. Consider maintaining this strong finishing ability while focusing on slightly stabilizing the splits to further improve the overall race time. Overall, a commendable outing showcasing strong determination and pacing strategy.