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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Tait Rudd #13559 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 Splits and Strong Finish Tait Rudd, a 45-year-old runner from Mesa, AZ, demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile race in 4:26:57. Tait maintained a steady pace, averaging 10:11 min/mile. The early splits show that he started the race with a roughly consistent pace, ranging between 9:36 and 10:22 min/mile through the first half. Notably, Tait's pace varied slightly but was well-managed, with a solid split of 9:10 min/mile at mile 17 reflecting a strong pushing effort in the later stages. In terms of placement, Tait achieved a commendable result, securing the 141st position in his division (M45-49) among 3624 participants. His consistent pace contributed to a stable performance throughout the marathon. However, there was a slight decrease in speed in the final miles, especially mile 23 with a slower split of 12:57. In future races, focusing on maintaining momentum in the latter stages could enhance overall performance even further. Keep up the great work and consider pacing strategy for continuous enhancements!