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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Victor Hill #16707 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 Opportunities for Growth in Later Miles Victor Hill, from Mesa, Arizona, completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an overall time of 2:51:09. Displaying a consistent effort, Victor's pace began at 12:25 min/mile, concluding with an average pace of 13:03 min/mile. He managed to establish a rhythmic pace early on, with noticeable improvement by the second split at 11:54 min/mile. His strongest advancement was within mile 5, clocking an impressive 11:30 min/mile. Though faced with challenges in the final miles, Victor maintained determination throughout the race. With mid-race splits peaking around 11:18 to 11:39 min/mile, the pace decreased to 13:02 min/mile by the last mile. Focusing on sustaining speed during the latter parts can enhance future performance. Victor finished 1418th among males and 155th in the M45-49 division out of a total of 3859 participants. Strong team support from Bright Homies likely added encouragement throughout the race.