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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Ann Yarbrough #19166 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 Improvement Over Half Marathon Ann Yarbrough, 55, from Melbourne, FL, demonstrated an impressive performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Throughout the half marathon, her splits show a consistent improvement. Starting at a pace of 12:52 min/mile in the first mile, Ann gradually improved her pace, culminating in a strong finish with a 10:18 min/mile in the final mile. Her overall pace for the race was 11:25 min/mile. Ann's commitment to steady improvement in each mile is evident, signaling effective pacing strategy. Ann's placement statistics were commendable with a finish of 2539th overall out of 3859 participants and 1261st among the females. In her F55-59 division, she secured 59th place. These numbers highlight Ann's strength and consistency in the field. As a member of the 50 States Half Marathon Club, Ann's performance stands as a testament to her dedication and competitive spirit. Future efforts could build on this solid performance with a focus on maintaining faster split paces.