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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Symone Malay #17341 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.

Pacing Adjustments and a Strong Finish Symone Malay, an 18-year-old runner from Clinton, UT, participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon's Half Marathon event. Running as part of the "Trouble Dutch" team, her overall time was 3:25:15 with an average pace of 15:40 min/mile. Symone was positioned 3310th overall out of 3859 participants and placed 42nd in her division (F15-18). Her strongest split was the last mile at 10:23 min/mile, showcasing a powerful finish. Analysis of Symone's splits reveals variations in pacing, with her pace improving in the latter half, particularly between miles 9 and 10. Her early mile was completed in 13:25, while the midway point saw a slower pace around the 16-17 min/mile mark. Focusing on steady pacing in the early miles could potentially improve her overall performance in future races. Keep refining those pacing techniques, and consider incorporating interval training to boost endurance and control over your pace variations.