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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jay Ell Alexander #15004 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 with a Strong Finish Jay Ell Alexander completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon half marathon with an overall time of 2:10:40, averaging a pace of 9:58 minutes per mile over 13.1 miles. Her performance was steady and her pacing consistent, particularly in the latter half of the race. By the end, she placed 864th among female competitors and 149th in her F35-39 division, out of 3859 total participants. Her race splits show notable consistency, particularly from the midpoint where she maintained a pace near the 10-minute mark, finishing with her fastest split in the last mile at 9:05. The final splits reflected an effective strategy, showing a solid ability to maintain speed, with room to work on a slightly more steady pace during the first few splits for a well-rounded performance. Overall, Jay's perseverance and strategic pacing resulted in a commendable finish in her age group and among females.