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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: David Crawley #15909 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 in Every Mile David Crawley maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the half marathon distance in 3:06:10. His average pace was 14:12 min/mile. Notably, his initial miles were his fastest, with a split time of 12:59 min/mile recorded at mile 3. There was some deceleration in the latter half, with his slowest split at mile 10, clocking in at 15:15 min/mile. Crawley finished in the top 40% of his division, achieving 43rd place in the M65-69 category out of 3859 total participants. This race unfolded as a testament to his ability to maintain a consistent effort, especially notable for the longer distance covered. For future races, focusing on even pacing in the latter miles might enhance overall performance and finish time. Keep up the great work and continue honing those strategies!