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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Kendel Battles #20617 Race: 2025 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 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 in 10K Race Kendel Battles displayed a consistent performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K with an average pace of 10:14 min/mile and a total time of 1:03:32. Notably, he improved his pace throughout the race, ending with a final split pace of 8:55 min/mile over the last mile. This demonstrates a strong ability to finish races with increased speed and vigor. Kendel's most significant improvement came between miles 5 and 6, where he gained ground on other competitors. Placing 365th out of all male participants and 52nd in his division of M25-29, Kendel ran steadily, moving up 32 positions overall between the first and the final split. Despite running against 2,107 total competitors, he managed to improve his placement in nearly every segment. Consistency was a key strength in his race strategy—maintaining and improving pace could further enhance his leaderboard standings in future races.