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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Emily Sutton #18656 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 Splendid Mid-Race Momentum Emily Sutton, representing Hudson, OH, delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Her time of 1:49:27 translated to a steady 8:21 min/mile pace across the 13.1-mile distance. Notably, Emily started strong with her quickest mile at 7:05 in the third mile, demonstrating her ability to push the pace mid-race. Her finishing overall placement was 872 out of 3,859 participants, and she secured the 24th place in her F45-49 division. While Emily's pacing fluctuated, the standout split was definitely between the 6th and 7th mile, where she kept around a consistent 7:45-7:49 pace, showcasing resilience mid-race. She maintained competitive positions throughout, although there's potential to optimize the pace in her later miles to gain a stronger finish. Keep honing your energy management in the later stages to climb those ranks further!