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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Ryan Lish #21452 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.

Ryan's Consistent Speed Leads to Improved Performance Ryan Lish, 17, from Mesa, AZ, displayed a remarkable performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K event, clocking an impressive overall time of 33:28. His splits showed consistent pacing, with a standout final mile time of 4:36, significantly improving his overall pace to 5:23 min/mile compared to his previous year's pace of 5:33 min/mile. Throughout the race, Ryan maintained a steady rank, securing 1st place in the M15-18 division. His ability to finish strongly with the quickest split in the last mile is noteworthy and demonstrates his endurance and speed. To further enhance his performance, he could consider varying his early race strategy to potentially improve his placement in the overall and gender categories. His progress from last year's race indicates a promising trajectory in his running capabilities.