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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Susan New #17672 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 Pacing and Strong Finish Susan from Tallahassee, FL, delivered a commendable performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Over the course of 13.1 miles, she maintained a steady pace, with a final average of 11:40 min/mile. Her overall time was 2:33:00. Susan’s pace improved notably from the first mile (12:15 min/mile) to the third mile (10:47 min/mile), showcasing her ability to adjust and maintain steady speeds as the race progressed. This strategic pacing allowed her to secure the 20th position in the F65-69 division. Throughout the race, Susan exhibited consistency. She finished with a positive placement of 1327 in her gender category among 3859 participants. It's worth noting her strongest split was mile 3 at a pace of 10:47 per mile. Maintaining this vigorous energy and pacing could be a focus for future races to improve performance metrics even further. Continuing this momentum will be key in enhancing her racing outcomes.