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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jigna Maru #17412 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 in a Half Marathon Jigna Maru delivered a solid performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon half marathon. Her overall elapsed time was 3:10:25, covering a 13.1-mile distance at an average pace of 14:32 min/mile. Consistency was a hallmark of her race, with her pacing remaining relatively stable throughout the event. Maru's final split was her fastest at 13:21 min/mile, showing a strong finish after maintaining a steady pace for most of the course. She finished in 3213th place overall out of 3859 participants. Maru showed notable proficiency in her gender and age group as well; she ranked 1714th among female participants and 154th in the F50-54 category. While her split times oscillated, her ability to slightly quicken towards the end demonstrates potential for future gains. Dedicated work on maintaining even splits might enhance future race outcomes, especially aiming to keep closer to her faster final mile splits. Keep up the effort with Runners4Life!