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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: James Tracy #18807 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 and Determined Performance James Tracy from Baden, PA, demonstrated a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon, with an overall elapsed time of 2:38:35, yielding an average pace of 12:06 min/mile. His initial split was 12:24 and after the first mile, he improved his split pace to 11:00 min/mile by mile two. During the race, he maintained a fairly consistent pace, with his fastest split time at mile three at 10:38 min/mile and a gradual slowdown towards the final miles. Competing in the Male 70-74 Division, James ranked 13th, evidencing his competitiveness in his age group. Among 3859 participants, he secured a placement of 1347 in the male category. Notably, there was a slight improvement in overall placement around mile eight, suggesting sustained effort and resilience. Maintaining endurance over the last few miles could optimize performance, considering his consistent performance in earlier segments. Keep building on this foundation.