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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Mac Woolf #19134 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 Performance in Age Category Mac showed remarkable consistency during the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. His pacing varied minimally throughout the race, beginning with a 10:46 min/mile in the first mile and maintaining a stable tempo, ending with a 14:17 min/mile in the thirteenth mile. His splits indicate an intelligent racing strategy, optimizing pace in the early miles and maintaining composure in the later stages, finishing strong at 2:46:29 with an average pace of 12:42 min/mile. Notably, Mac was a strong presence in the M80-120 division, finishing first in the early miles and achieving second place overall. While Mac's pacing was consistent, starting too fast and slowing in the later miles is common. The slower pace from mile seven suggests an opportunity: gradual progression in training could help even out pace in future events. Overall, finishing this race against 3859 participants demonstrates Mac's impressive dedication and achievement at 80 years young.