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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: David Barton #15345 Race: 2025 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Steady Progress Through Consistency David Barton, representing the Greenfield Ward Runners, clocked a finishing time of 2:46:27 at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. He maintained an average pace of 12:42 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. David's performances have been consistent over the last three years, matching closely with his 2024 performance of 2:46:18. Notably, his first mile was his fastest split at 10:38, while the 10th mile was the slowest at 14:23, showing room for maintaining speed towards the end. David's overall placement was 2907 out of 3859, positioning him as 1394 in his gender category and 95 in the M55-59 division. Early splits saw a strong division position of 34th, emphasizing his potential at the start. To improve further, David could focus on maintaining steadier paces across longer distances. His dedication to the Mesa Marathon demonstrates a solid commitment to the sport and showcases his steady progression over time.