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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Victor Morales #12871 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 Mark Marathon Performance Victor Morales demonstrated a commendable consistency in his marathon performance, maintaining a steady pace throughout the race. His overall elapsed time was 4:02:40, with an average pace of 9:15 min/mile. Starting strong with an 8:58 min/mile pace, he showed variability in speed, experiencing slightly slower splits at times but managing to bring his pace back down to 9:05 min/mile between miles 19 and 21. Notably, his fastest split was a 9:05 min/mile during the final segment of the course, indicating a well-strategized finish. From an analytical perspective, Victor persisted through fluctuations in placement, finishing 1604th out of 3624 participants, and making noticeable improvements across his gender and division standings. Further attention to maintaining a more consistent pace through the middle portion of the race could enhance overall standings. This performance as part of Team Latinos Run Phoenix indicates both his capability and potential in marathon events. Continuous pacing strategies could be key in his future races.