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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Amanda Marek #17361 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 Performance with a Strong Finish Amanda Marek, representing Denver Metro Racing, showcased a steady pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon distance. Her overall time was 1:31:38, averaging a pace of 6:59 per mile across the 13.1 miles. She maintained consistent pacing, with her fastest splits recorded at mile 3 and mile 13, clocking in at 6:39 and 6:42, respectively. These faster splits suggest a strategic boost towards the end, which is commendable. During the race, Amanda's placement shifted, starting at an overall rank of 278 and finishing at 321 out of 3859 participants, highlighting her competitiveness. In her division (F30-34), she moved between positions 26 and 36, finishing at 34. Among all female participants, she concluded at 105 out of an unspecified number. Focusing on strategic pacing throughout could assist in maintaining and improving positions in future races. Keep up the dedication, Amanda!