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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jennifer Tracy #18808 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 Performance with Strong Early Splits Jennifer Tracy from Baden, PA participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon's Half Marathon event, representing the 50 States Half Marathon Club. She completed the 13.1-mile course with an official time of 2:12:40, averaging a pace of 10:07 min/mile. Noteworthy moments included an improved pace during early splits, with a standout time of 9:01 min/mile between miles 1 and 2. She finished 33rd in the F55-59 division, amidst a field of 3,859 participants. Throughout the race, Jennifer displayed strong pacing consistency, except for an increase in time during mile 8, recording an 11:57 min/mile split. Maintaining the earlier pace could enhance her future performances. Overall, she kept a relatively stable position in her division, adjusting back to achieve a final place of 33, while also achieving notable splits during the initial and middle segments of the race. Focusing on energy conservation could be beneficial for future races.