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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Laurence Steller #14660 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 Effort with Challenges in Later Miles Laurence Steller, age 57 from Phoenix, AZ, showcased steady pacing in the 2025 Mesa Marathon with an overall elapsed time of 4:01:55, maintaining an average pace of 9:14 min/mile. Notable is Laurence's early consistency, maintaining sub-9-minute miles through the first half, including his fastest mile hitting 8:06 at mile 17. The rim turned more challenging post-mile 18, culminating in a 9:13 pace overall, reflecting a more strenuous latter half. In his M55-59 division, Laurence placed 45th, indicating a consistent standing throughout the race. Compared to his previous participation in the 2024 Mesa Marathon, his performance slightly declined in both pace and placing. Emphasizing pacing strategies in the latter stage could benefit future outcomes. His consistent effort until later stages should be commended, as should his dedication to continued participation and improvement. Keep focusing on pacing rhythm and resilience under fatigue for improvement potential.