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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Alan Williams #19041 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 Yields Steady Progress Alan Williams participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, showcasing commendable consistency across the half marathon distance. With a total time of 2:11:08 and an overall pace of 10:00 min/mile, he maintained a steady performance. Notably, his pace was sub-10:00 for the initial 6 miles, even recording a swift 8:34 min/mile during the third mile. This is a testament to his pacing strategy in the early parts of the race. The placement within his division, M50-54, ranged from 52 to 84, highlighting a competitive field. His performance earned him the 995th position among males, with the overall position being 1869th out of 3859 participants. In terms of pacing, Alan's mile-by-mile analysis reveals that he excelled at maintaining a sub-10:00 pace for much of the race, a key takeaway for future strategy. In the latter half, there was a slight increase in time per mile, suggesting an opportunity to focus on endurance to keep late-race splits closer to the early sub-9:30 paces. His affiliation with the 50 States Half Marathon Club underscores his commitment to racing.