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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Taylor Wood #19123 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 Performance with a Strong Finish Taylor Wood demonstrated a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with split times in the ballpark of 10 minutes per mile. His overall elapsed pace was 9:55 per mile, securing him a respectable finish of 979th in his gender category out of nearly 4,000 participants. Notably, his final two miles displayed increased speed, with split times of 8:08 and 8:07 respectively. This strong finish suggests untapped potential in maintaining quicker speeds. Throughout the race, Taylor's splits fluctuated slightly, with a mid-race slowdown in miles 7 through 10, but he impressively picked up the pace in the latter stage, showing a renewed vigor. Improving his pacing strategy during the midsection of the race could help maintain his early-race speed. His consistent effort helped achieve a solid position within his age division, providing a good foundation for future races.