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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jenna Mchugh #17454 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.

Consistent Performance with Strong Finish Jenna Mchugh showcased her resilience and strategic pacing at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, finishing the half marathon in 1:39:41. The most impressive aspect of her performance was maintaining a consistent pace, with splits ranging from 7:20 to 7:54 minutes per mile, and closing the race with a swift 7:10 mile for her 13th mile. Her overall pace was 7:36 min/mile, demonstrating stability throughout the course. Her placement in the division was commendable, maintaining a top 10 finish among females aged 50-54. Compared to previous races, there's a slight increase in completion time, but consistent pacing helped her secure the 8th position in her division. Considering the total number of participants increased to 3859, she remains competitive. Focus on earlier race splits, maintaining steady pacing without early slowdowns will be beneficial for future races. Keep leveraging that strong finish, Jenna!