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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Tara Betts #15433 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 Despite Slower Splits Tara Betts participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the half marathon in 3:37:25 with an average pace of 16:35 min/mile. Throughout the race, her pacing showed a gradual slow down; her initial split was 13:56 at a pace of 13:56 min/mile, while her final split was 18:27 at a pace of 18:27 min/mile. Notably, Tara's split times fluctuated, with a quicker one at mile 6, clocking in at 14:53 min/mile. Compared to her previous races at the 2022 and 2023 Mesa Marathons, Tara's average pace was slower, indicating potential areas for evaluation in maintaining tempo. Her previous finish times were 2:55:36 and 2:50:16, both considerably faster. She might consider incorporating endurance training to sustain pacing throughout her runs. Additionally, analyzing the reasons behind her slowest splits could offer insights into training strategies tailored to her needs. Keep pushing, Tara, your commitment is exemplary!