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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Christine Meldrum #17500 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 Gains with Strong Finish Christine Meldrum from Mesa, AZ clocked an impressive 1:44:15 at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, reflecting an improvement from her previous performance. Her average pace was 7:57 min/mile, notably quicker than her previous half marathon pace of 8:13 min/mile in 2022. This time, she achieved a ranking of 13th in her F50-54 division. Notably, Christine showed strong pacing, moving from an 8:54 min/mile pace in the first mile to a robust 6:55 min/mile in the final stretch, a testament to her endurance and strength. The splits indicate consistency with strategic pacing adjustments, particularly from mile 9 onwards, where she maintained sub-8 min/mile paces. Despite experiencing positional fluctuations throughout the race, her ability to finish strong highlights a tactical approach and suggests effective improvement in endurance. For future races, focusing on maintaining that strong finish throughout could further enhance positions in her division.