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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Allison Cates #10763 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 Performance with a Strong Finish Allison Cates displayed a commendable performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile course in an elapsed time of 3:26:33. Her consistent pacing was notable with an average of 7:53 min/mile, and she finished 19th in her division (F40-44) out of a competitive field. Allison's splits varied slightly, with her fastest mile at 7:08 during mile 4 and a more relaxed pace of 8:57 at mile 25, showing some fatigue towards the end but maintaining an overall strong pace. Her consistency helped her secure 666th place overall out of 3,624 participants. Comparing her performance to last year's Mesa Marathon, Allison has shown remarkable improvement. Her previous marathon time was 4:20:51, which means she shaved off a significant amount of time, enhancing her pace from 9:57 min/mile to 7:53 min/mile. It would be beneficial to continue focusing on maintaining her mid-race speed and endurance across the latter stages of future races. Keep up this exemplary progress!