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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Brad Wilson #19069 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.

Steady Effort with Variable Splits Brad Wilson completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in 2:34:56, averaging an 11:49 min/mile pace. Notably, his initial mile pace was 10:06, but his pacing fluctuated, with the quickest mile split of 8:43 at mile 3. This variability suggests potential for greater consistency in pacing. Compared to his previous half marathon in 2023, his overall time was slower by 18:38, yet he navigated a larger field of 3859 participants this year. Focusing on his split details, Brad showed strong moments with a fast split of 8:43, although later paces slowed to the 12 to 13-minute range. Mile 4, with a pace of 12:41, and mile 10, at 13:07, were his slowest, indicating areas for pacing improvement. Overall, he placed 114th in his M50-54 division. Consider focusing on maintaining a steadier pace in future events to build on this solid performance.