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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Mariah Galbraith #16334 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.

Outstanding First-Place Division Finish with Substantial Time Improvement Mariah Galbraith, a 14-year-old runner from Rio Rancho, NM, delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. She completed the race in 1:26:23, achieving an average pace of 6:35 min/mile and securing the first place in the F1-14 division. Her position of 205th overall among 3,859 participants and 62nd among female competitors highlight her competitive skills. Notably, her consistent pacing was evident with splits ranging primarily from 6:14 to 6:54 min/mile, peaking at a swift 5:49 min/mile for the final mile. Mariah showed remarkable progress compared to her previous performance at the 2023 Mesa Marathon, where she clocked in at 1:44:11 with an average pace of 7:57 min/mile. This year, her ability to maintain a faster pace and finish significantly ahead of her previous time suggests an excellent focus on pacing strategy and endurance improvement. Continued emphasis on maintaining consistent speed and possibly incorporating varied workout routines could enhance her future performances further.