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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Heather Brannock #15542 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 Mid-race Splits and a Strong Finish Heather Brannock showcased improvement during the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Her overall time was 2:15:05, averaging a consistent pace of 10:18 min/mile. A notable highlight was her split between miles 3 and 12, where her pace mostly hovered around the 10:08 to 10:24 min/mile range. This consistency demonstrates good pacing strategy, especially evident in mile 3, her fastest at 9:27 min/mile. Her overall rank was 2021st out of 3859 participants, and she placed 128th in her division (F40-44). Compared to previous races in the same event, Heather improved her time by over 9 minutes from her last appearance in 2024 (2:24:34) and reduced her placement number, indicating progress. While her fastest recorded time was in 2023 with a better pace of 9:36 min/mile, this race highlights Heather's ability to maintain an even pace. Continued focus on optimizing the finish could further refine her performance.