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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Austin Sitterly #18467 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.

Strong Finish with Progressive Pacing Austin maintained a consistent performance throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, showcasing his pacing skills. His impressive negative splits towards the end highlight a strategic race execution. Particularly noteworthy is his last mile, completed in a quick 7:10 min/mile, significantly faster than his initial pace. This indicates a reserved energy strategy, releasing it effectively in the final miles. Overall, Austin's average pace was 9:09 min/mile, achieving a total time of 1:59:58 over the 13.1-mile course. His rankings improved as the race progressed, finishing 1390th of 3859 participants, 802nd among men, and securing 136th position in his age group, M25-29. Suggest focusing on maintaining the strong final pace earlier in future races to further enhance overall results. Keep harnessing that final burst of speed; it can shift results greatly in longer races like these.