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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Mindy Holman #16744 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 and Incremental Improvements Mindy Holman, 55, from Mesa, AZ completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in 2:55:37 with an average pace of 13:24 min/mile. Her performance included a notably strong final mile, clocking an 11:08 split pace—her fastest of the race. Throughout the 13.1 miles, her pacing showed determination, as illustrated by her final placements: 3046th overall, 1596th among females, and 86th in her division (F55-59) out of 3859 participants. Analyzing individual splits, consistency can be observed, with variations minor save for a slower second mile at 15:31. Mindy's return to faster pacing in subsequent miles is commendable, showing strong mental resilience. While comparing her performance to previous races, there is a slower overall time compared to her 2022 and 2023 half marathons. A focus on early pacing strategy might aid in aligning effort distribution, possibly optimizing her overall time. Keep pushing, Mindy!