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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Gina Brumfield #15601 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.

Steady Gains in Half Marathon Performance Gina Brumfield demonstrated consistent improvement throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon's half marathon event. Her overall elapsed time was 1:51:09, averaging a pace of 8:29 min/mile. Gina showed a remarkable ability to gain speed as the race progressed, shaving off seconds from her pace almost consistently until the finish line. Her fastest mile split was at mile 13, recorded at 7:50 min/mile—a brilliant finishing push. Throughout the 13.1-mile run, Gina improved her positioning in the F50-54 division from 24th place at the first mile to finishing at 26th place, indicating a strong overall performance against her peers. Her advancement in overall positioning, from 758th place in the first mile to 935th, showcases her resilience and ability to maintain and slightly improve speed. Continuing to focus on steady pacing could help solidify future gains. Keep building on this strong foundation!