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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: James Stover #18623 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 James Stover from Phoenix, AZ demonstrated steady pacing in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Showcasing consistent improvement, his average pace was 9:11 min/mile across the 13.1 miles. Notably, James clocked his fastest mile split at 8:23 during mile six, indicating a strategic push in the middle segment. His overall time of 2:00:28 positioned him well in a competitive field of 3859 participants, placing him 814th among males, and 138th in his M25-29 age division. His performance was characterized by a well-maintained pace, with fluctuation kept to a minimum. The pace during nine out of the 13 splits was under or near the elapsed pace, highlighting his endurance and experience. There is potential for pace consistency, particularly in miles where pacing dipped, such as mile seven at a 9:17 split pace. A focus on maintaining consistency in the latter stages could further improve his race strategy.