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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Patricia Davis #15957 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 Pacing with Strategic Improvements Noted Patricia Davis demonstrated a consistent effort throughout the 13.1-mile half marathon at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, clocking a final time of 4:07:26. Her average pace was 18:53 min/mile, a steady performance for her age category. Notably, Patricia showed improvement in her pacing as the race progressed, with her fastest mile completed in 18:03 during the seventh mile. This performance highlights her potential for continued improvement in middle-race strategy and maintaining speed. A closer look at her splits reports an encouraging trend of maintaining strong placement in her division of F70-74, with several instances where she ranked 18th out of her peers. Patricia clearly benefited from a well-mapped strategy, evident from her consistent splits, notably her ability to pace faster during specific key segments of the race. With her current average standing, focusing on reducing the slightly slower mile splits towards the end could further enhance her performance. Keep focusing on this pacing consistency for future races.