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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Olivia Richards #22912 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 Valuable Learning Points Olivia Richards completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K with a total time of 1:33:26 and an average pace of 15:04 min/mile. Her positioning was consistent, finishing 849th among females and 106th in her age division of F25-29. She began with a promising first mile at a 13:16 min/mile pace, but experienced a gradual slowdown, culminating in a 15:09 min/mile pace by the race's end. Her determination is evident over the 6.2-mile course. Analyzing the splits, Olivia maintained a strong start but encountered pacing challenges between the third and fourth miles, where the pace decreased to 17:59 min/mile. However, it's noteworthy that she improved her pace in the final stretch to 14:47 min/mile. Focusing on retaining a more consistent pace throughout will likely enhance her performance in future races. Keep leveraging the experience gained to continue refining race strategies.