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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Giselle joanne Valenzuela escareno #18866 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.

Steady Performance with Consistent Pacing at 2025 Mesa Marathon Giselle Joanne Valenzuela Escareno participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, showcasing a steady rhythm in her race performance. She completed the half marathon in 1:58:11 with an average pace of 9:01 min/mile, finishing 100th in the Female 30-34 division. Her initial splits showed strong pacing, with a notable 8:15 min/mile on Mile 3, suggesting a controlled and efficient race start strategy. As the race progressed, the pace saw a gradual increase, notably reaching 9:55 min/mile at Mile 12. Analyzing the data, Giselle maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, but her final time was slightly slower than her previous race time of 1:56:23. While she maintained a consistent effort, an area to explore could be energy conservation in the latter half, especially from Mile 7 onward, to optimize finishing time in future races. Her team, Norteam Runners, surely benefits from her dependable performance, illustrating solid pacing skills.