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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Justin Hollman #14692 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 Yields Strong Finish Justin Hollman showcased consistent pace and improvement during the 2025 Mesa Marathon with steady mile splits averaging between 6:33 and 7:28 per mile. Starting with a controlled pace of 6:34 for his first mile, Justin maintained a sub-7:00 pace until mile 21, reflecting his stamina and persistence under race conditions. Notably, Justin's fastest mile occurred at mile 15 with a split of 6:29, highlighting his ability to strategically pick up the pace mid-race. Although his pace naturally varied towards the latter part of the marathon, with splits extending past 7:00 for a few miles, Justin demonstrated remarkable resilience. His final sprint between miles 25 and 26 ended with a solid 6:40 pace, securing him 12th place in the M40-44 division out of 3624 participants. To enhance his performance further, focusing on maintaining the early sub-7:00 pace consistently throughout the race could offer marginal gains in future marathon events.