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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Chris Ludlow #17310 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 Improvement in Race Pacing Chris Ludlow participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon event, completing the 13.1-mile course in 2:29:49. His average pace was recorded at 11:26 minutes per mile. A highlighted performance achievement can be seen in his ability to maintain fairly consistent pacing throughout the race. Notably, Chris's pace in miles 2 and 9 improved significantly to 10:25 and 10:23 minutes per mile, respectively, demonstrating an ability to increase speed during specific segments. Among the 3859 total participants, Chris placed 2541st overall and 209th in his M30-34 age division. Comparing it to his previous race, a full marathon in the 2023 Mesa Marathon, Chris maintained a steady performance, showcasing his endurance over long distances. His transition from the full marathon to the half marathon meant a slight increase in average pace but still demonstrates consistent effort. Future races could potentially see gains in overall ranking with continued targeted pace improvements.