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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Gillian Cooper #15842 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 a Strong Start, Steady Middle Gillian Cooper from Mason, OH competed in the 2025 Mesa Marathon's Half Marathon as part of the Queen Bee's team. Her performance demonstrated a commendable level of consistency, completing the 13.1-mile course in a final time of 2:06:33 with an average pace of 9:39 min/mile. Gillian's early miles were particularly strong, as she managed splits of 8:46 pace or faster in the second and sixth miles. Her ability to hold a solid pace in the middle of the race is noteworthy, indicating good endurance. Despite a slower final mile split of 9:34, Gillian maintained a respectable position among her peers, finishing 65th in her division of women aged 50-54. Throughout the event, she showcased a good early to mid-race strategy. A focus on maintaining her pace in the later miles could help her improve and finish even stronger in future races. Overall, Gillian's performance highlighted her experience and endurance.