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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jacey Orlando #17771 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 Splits with Notable Finish in Division Jacey Orlando maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon half marathon, completing the race in 2:18:29 with an average pace of 10:34 min/mile. Her performance featured an impressive negative split on the final mile, clocking in at 9:58 min/mile. She placed 1038th out of 3859 female participants, securing the 108th spot in the F45-49 division. Her pacing consistency was a strong aspect, with most splits just a few seconds apart, which is a solid accomplishment in distance running. When comparing past performances, she ran a slightly slower pace than in 2023, where she finished with a pace of 9:07 min/mile. However, she showcased improvements in certain areas over previous races, such as maintaining a consistent pace throughout the event. Consider focusing on tempo runs to gradually enhance speed while maintaining her consistent effort, ensuring her performance continues to improve in subsequent races.