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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Elizabeth Clemons #20778 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 Effort in Challenging Conditions Elizabeth Clemons demonstrated perseverance throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Clocking in a finish time of 3:13:19, her average pace was 14:45 min/mile. She consistently completed each mile, with her fastest coming at mile 1 at 11:26 min/mile and her slowest being mile 10 at 17:15 min/mile. Her performance placed her 1734th among female participants and 223rd in her age division (F40-44), within a field of 3859 total participants. Notably, Elizabeth started strong, maintaining a pace below 13 minutes for the first three miles. However, her pace began to slightly slow from the fourth mile onward, reflecting a minor dip around the midpoint which she gradually improved towards the end. Consistency will be key to maintaining a steadier pace. Competing with the Big Steppas team, her steady completion indicates determination, while pacing strategies could enhance future results.