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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Nikelle Welch #18979 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 a Steady Finish Nikelle Welch from Mesa, AZ, participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the half marathon with an overall time of 2:22:23. Running under the banner of "Team I should've Said No," Nikelle maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, averaging a 10:52 min/mile. Her splits show gradual improvements and adjustments, with her fastest mile being the third split at 9:40 min/mile. Her race strategy indicates good pacing in the early miles, allowing for a stable progression through the course. While her initial miles (Mile 1: 10:18 min/mile) show strong start pace control, the latter miles, such as Miles 11 and 12, reflect a slight slow down, suggesting potential opportunities for endurance strengthening. Despite these challenges, she placed 108th in her division (F19-24) out of 3859 total participants, demonstrating her strong presence. Focusing on endurance in the final miles might lead to overall time improvements in future races.