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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Lisa Lonchor #17264 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 Pace Shines in Mesa Marathon Lisa Lonchor, a 61-year-old athlete from Phoenix, Arizona, delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Her total time of 2:36:01 over the 13.1-mile course reflected an average pace of 11:54 min/mile. Notably, Lisa maintained a consistent rhythm, beginning with a 11:41 min/mile split and finishing strong with a 11:28 min/mile pace in the final mile. Her steadiness can be seen from miles 1 through 13, with only slight fluctuations in pacing throughout the race. Analyzing her splits reveals that Lisa initially increased her pace up to mile 3, achieving her fastest split pace of 10:49 min/mile. However, as the race progressed, her pace slightly declined but remained steady, which helped her finish in 1371st place among female runners and 41st in her division. Compared to her previous race at the same event in 2022, Lisa improved significantly on her last completion time of 2:55:10, showcasing progress in overall endurance and pace control. Keep focusing on that steady pacing for future races to sustain this positive trajectory.