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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Gail Siemer #18446 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 Mid-Field Performance at Mesa Marathon Gail Siemer from Fuquay Varina, NC, maintained a steady pace at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Covering 13.1 miles, her average pace was 12:59 min/mile, finishing with an elapsed time of 2:50:13. Notably, Gail's pacing remained consistent, with the majority of miles ranging closely around her average pace. This consistency is a strong point, indicating a well-managed effort throughout the race. In terms of placement, out of 3859 participants, Gail was 2967th overall and finished 1551st among females. Within her division of F40-44, she placed 204th. Mile 1 was completed in 12:46, her quickest, while Mile 4 saw a slower pace at 14:04. Her performance towards the end indicated endurance, as she sustained her pace through to the final mile. Enhancing speed in the middle section of the race might improve overall performance.