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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Matt Crowder #15913 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 with Pacing Adjustments Matt Crowder from Brookhaven, GA, participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon's Half Marathon event. He completed the 13.1-mile course with a total time of 2:14:16, maintaining an average pace of 10:14 min/mile. His performance remained steady, with splits varying slightly throughout the race. For instance, his fastest mile was mile 3 with a pace of 9:10 min/mile, while mile 8 took 11:01 min/mile. Despite these variations, he successfully finished the race and embraced the experience. Age division and gender rankings indicate that Matt placed 93rd in the M50-54 division. Notable strong points include maintaining a manageable pace with minimal drop-offs. For improved results, Matt may want to explore strategies for pacing more evenly to sustain his faster splits toward the race's end. Participating as part of the 50 States Half Marathon Club, he contributed positively to his team's efforts. Looking forward, maintaining endurance can offer beneficial time gains.