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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jeetesh Bahuguna #15276 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 Progress with Speed in Final Miles Jeetesh Bahuguna participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon half marathon, completing the race with a total time of 2:53:39 and an average pace of 13:15 min/mile. Notably, Jeetesh's pacing improved in the latter half, with the fastest split at mile 13, clocking in at 12:09 min/mile. This final mile was efficient, demonstrating a commendable ability to accelerate as the race progressed, which contributed to positive strides over the 13.1 miles. Maintaining a solid overall position, Jeetesh placed 3024th among 3859 runners and 1439th in the male category. Within his age division of M35-39, he finished 181st. Compared to his previous 10K result at the 2024 Mesa Marathon, Jeetesh showcased faster miles in this longer race. Continued pace improvement in certain segments could enhance his performance further. As a Pahadi Panthers team representative, Jeetesh's progress reflects a noteworthy development in pacing strategy and endurance.