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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Molly Hanson #16557 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 Splits in Half Marathon Performance Molly from Boulder ran the 2025 Mesa Marathon half marathon with impressive consistency, maintaining an overall pace of 6:04 min/mile. Her total time was 1:19:36, illustrating a robust performance across 13.1 miles. Notably, her splits varied but showcased key strength in the middle and final portions, with her 6th and 13th mile both completed at a swift 5:35 min/mile pace. Maintaining a steady pace, Molly saw strong advancements in her overall positions, even tightening her gender place and divisional positions. Her placings fluctuated slightly throughout the race, but she concluded as 26th in her gender and 9th in her division. For future races, examining split times such as miles two and seven (6:22 and 6:23 min/mile), can offer insights on minutes where there is a potential for time improvement. Overall, the performance was commendable for its consistency and speed.