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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Samantha Farmer #16171 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 Pacemaking and Strong Finish Samantha Farmer, a 27-year-old from Denver, demonstrated notable pacing in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half event. Her run was characterized by a steady average pace of 5:54 min/mile over the 13.1-mile race. Samantha's initial mile was clocked at 5:59, building a strong start, and she maintained relatively consistent splits throughout. Notably, her speed slightly increased during mile 3 with a split pace of 5:32, reflecting her strategic boost. Samantha finished with an impressive final split of 5:23, showcasing her endurance and ability to accelerate at the end. Throughout the race, Samantha displayed a strong performance in her division, securing 7th place in the F25-29 category. Her consistent paces allowed her to rank 14th among female participants out of 3859 total participants. For future races, targeting the pacing consistency from mile 8 and beyond as an area for slight refinement could potentially enhance her final standings even further.