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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Cassandra Waudby #18961 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 With a Strong Finish Cassandra Waudby's performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon showcased consistent pacing across the 13.1-mile course. Despite some fluctuation in her split times, her overall elapsed pace was 14:53 min/mile. Cassandra's most efficient split was the first mile, clocking in at 13:10 min/mile, indicating a strong start. She experienced a slight deceleration in the middle, with her pace varying between 14:07 and 17:44 min/mile. Her performance showed a rebound during the final mile, achieved in 13:56 min/mile, suggesting she maintained reserves for a strong finish. While her placement in the Female 35-39 division was 257th, a focus on maintaining consistent pace could benefit future races. Cassandra represented the 50 States Half Marathon Club and finished with an overall time of 3:15:06. Her capacity to pace herself away from the competition suggests notable endurance, making a compelling case for fine-tuning speed work in future training sessions.