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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Eduardo Mayo #17427 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 Performance and Speed Gains Eduardo Mayo from Obregon, MX, completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon with a time of 1:47:09, maintaining a solid pace of 8:10 min/mile over 13.1 miles. Representing the OBRunners team, Eduardo showed notable consistency and improvement throughout the race, starting with a 9:18 min/mile pace and ending with a strong 7:17 min/mile in his final mile. His overall placing was 773 out of 3859 participants. Eduardo's pacing was particularly commendable, especially in miles 6 and 11, where he surged with sub-8-minute paces, clocking 7:37 and 7:46 respectively. This strategic push early and mid-race helped propel him forward, significantly improving his positioning in both the gender and division rankings. Attention to pacing earlier in the race may further enhance his performance. Continued focus on maintaining early pace consistency could unlock further efficiency gains. Keep building on this strong foundation, Eduardo!