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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Ashley Johnson #16871 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 Pacing with a Strong Finish Ashley Johnson maintained a very consistent pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon half marathon. Her average pace was 11:08 min/mile, with the majority of her splits hovering around the 11-minute mark. Notably, she finished strong with her 13th mile clocking in at 10:10 min/mile, her fastest split, indicating a well-paced effort and energy conservation for a strong conclusion. During the race, Ashley's placement showed some early variability, but she managed to improve her standing in the final phases. From starting in 1276th overall, she completed the race in 2440th place out of 3859 participants. Her placement among females was 1206th, and she ranked 186th in her division of females ages 30-34. Consistency was key, although a slight increase in pace during mid-race miles could further enhance her overall standing. Ashley showed impressive endurance and strategy, especially in those final crucial miles.