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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Maria Harrison #16577 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 Improvement with Impressive Pacing Maria Harrison displayed a commendable performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon half marathon event. She maintained an average pace of 6:05 min/mile over 13.1 miles, finishing with an elapsed time of 1:19:42. Notably, she ranked 27th in her gender category out of 3859 participants, which shows her competitive edge. Maria exhibited gradual improvements in pacing and positioning throughout the race. Her strongest split was between miles 12 and 13, clocking in at a swift 5:21 min/mile. Additionally, she managed a significant leap in overall placement, beginning at 155th and advancing to 109th by the end. A 9:27 min/mile split between miles 8 and 9 appears to be the only slowdown, suggesting a potential area for adjustment in pacing strategy for future races. Collaborating with her team, Denver Metro Racing, might provide additional support and insights for further enhancing her performance.