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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Sarah Nielson #22895 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 Improvement with a Strong Finish Sarah Nielson from Mesa, AZ delivered a commendable race performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. She completed the race in 1:55:38, maintaining an average pace of 18:39 min/mile. Notably, her overall time improved from her previous 10K race in 2024, where she clocked 2:09:45 at a pace of 20:55 min/mile. Her pacing strategy this year demonstrated significant improvement, especially with a strong finish. In particular, her 6th mile split was the fastest at 16:05 min/mile. Sarah stood out in her division of F50-54, placing 81st out of a total 2107 participants, reflecting consistent pacing throughout the course. Her performance saw a notable acceleration in the final stages, resulting in improved placements from the 5th to the 6th mile. As a member of "Holy Molys," Sarah’s progress exemplifies dedication to pacing and endurance. Focus on consistent pacing from the beginning could maximize future performance and efficiency even further.