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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Ali Shaw #13762 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 Ali Shaw demonstrated a consistent and impressive race at the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Maintaining an average pace of 8:43 min/mile, they covered the 26.2-mile route in 3:48:41. Despite fluctuations in the overall rankings, Ali achieved their best pace during the final mile with an impressive 7:16 min/mile, indicating a strong finish. Notably, Ali placed consistently at the top of their division, securing the number one spot in the U35-39 category and achieving third in gender and division overall against 3,624 participants. Throughout the marathon, Ali showcased effective pacing strategies, managing to maintain sub-9-minute mile splits across most sections. The standout moments include a significant acceleration in the 6th mile at 6:40 min/mile and a steady finish with the last four miles hovering around 8:24 to 8:42 min/mile. For future races, maintaining this pacing consistency across varying terrains and leveraging their strong finish could result in even more impressive outcomes.