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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Shannon Francis #16300 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 Pace with Strong Mid-Race Performance Shannon Francis delivered a steady performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Demonstrating remarkable pacing, she completed the 13.1 miles with an elapsed time of 1:58:45, averaging a 9:03-minute mile. Her best mile was the third, clocking in at 8:02. Her consistency shows as splits fluctuated minimally, with most miles pacing under 9 minutes. The mid-race phase highlighted her strength, running the 6th mile in 8:22 minutes, showcasing a strategic balance between speed and endurance. Shannon's overall placement was 1294 out of 3859 participants, ranking her 546th among female competitors. In her division, Female 50-54, she secured the 41st position. The race trend shows a slight deceleration towards the later miles, particularly from mile 8 onwards. A focused approach on maintaining pace in the second half could yield even better outcomes. Shannon's affiliation with the Long Run Collective suggests ongoing development, which promises progressive performance in future events.