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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Caleb Thomas #18745 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.

Consistency with Opportunities for Acceleration Caleb Thomas, 19, from Peoria, AZ, logged a time of 2:40:22 in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. His average pace was 12:14 min/mile. Caleb started strong with a sub-11-minute mile for the first split but saw a steady increase in pace, peaking at 14:35 min/mile in the fourth mile. However, he improved significantly during the fifth mile with a 9:49 min/mile pace, showcasing resilience and strength. His finishing split was completed in 10:37, suggesting strong finishing potential. Comparing to previous performances in the same event—1:26:29 in 2023 and 1:42:12 in 2024—there's an opportunity for improvement. His overall placement was 2791 out of 3859 participants, and he ranked 107th in the M19-24 division. The varied pace suggests focusing on maintaining a more consistent speed rather than early acceleration could be beneficial. Continuous pacing strategies could bridge the gap between his current performance and previous results.