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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Hans Taylor #18716 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 Performance with Impressive Split Paces Hans Taylor from Ventura, CA, tackled the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a steady performance. Displaying consistent pacing throughout the race, Hans completed the 13.1 miles in a total time of 3:33:38. His average pace for the event was 16:18 min/mile. Analyzing the split times, Hans showed notable improvement during the early parts of the race, particularly between miles 1 and 3, where each split was progressively faster, with the swiftest pace recorded at 15:17 min/mile during mile 3. This race saw Hans, aged 58, represent the 50 States Half Marathon Club. Despite not ranking in the top positions, Hans managed to maintain a consistent rhythm, finishing 114th in his M55-59 age division out of a total of 3859 participants. Notably, his split between miles 7 and 8 showed a slight slowdown, but his ability to regain a steadier pace towards the finish line indicates potential areas for slight improvement in future races.