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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Giovanni Ramirez #13161 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Pace with Strong Finish Giovanni Ramirez maintained a remarkable and consistent pace during the 2026 Mesa Marathon, finishing in 2:35:50 with an impressive average pace of 5:56 min/mile. His outstanding effort was rewarded with 17th overall among 3,509 participants and 5th in his division (M19-24). Remarkably, he secured the 5th position in his division during the last few miles, showcasing a strong finish with splits such as 5:42 and 5:47 in the later miles. The first mile was completed in 5:51, showing consistent performance and pace management throughout the race. Despite minor variances, Giovanni demonstrated resilience, particularly in the closing miles, finishing the 26th mile in 5:47. A suggestion for future races could involve slightly adjusting the pace between the 4th and 10th miles, where his splits slightly dropped, to potentially enhance his performance even further. Overall, Giovannis performance was impressive and consistent, finishing strong among a large field.