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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Mary Ferguson #16210 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 Strong Finish Mary Ferguson displayed commendable pacing at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, maintaining a steady average pace of 10:20 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Notably, she improved her pace significantly in the final mile, clocking her fastest split at 9:30 min/mile. Her race performance placed her 13th in the F65-69 division out of a competitive field. Throughout the race, Mary showcased consistent split times, with her pacing only varying slightly. Her splits reveal a controlled effort with minimal fluctuations, averaging approximately 10:25 min/mile, until her strong final mile. This consistency helped her finish 963rd among female participants out of 1,873 registered runners. Maintaining this strategy in future races could enhance overall performance. Keep up the excellent pace work, and continue to focus on those strong finishes!