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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Sam McGee #17453 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 Prowess Propels Performance Sam McGee delivered an impressive race performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon. He maintained an average pace of 5:09 min/mile across a half marathon distance of 13.1 miles, resulting in a substantial finish time of 1:07:37. Notably, Sam achieved 15th place overall and 4th in his division (M30-34), surpassing 3,859 participants. His performance displayed noticeable improvement compared to previous participations, indicating effective training and strategy. Splits provide insights into his pacing strategy. Sam's initial mile was a robust 5:19, but he strategically picked up speed from mile 4 with a swift 4:55 pace and reached his fastest at mile 13 with an impressive 4:39 pace. Unlike previous performances, where pacing was more variable, keeping a consistent and accelerated pace towards the end allowed Sam to improve significantly over past half marathon times. Focusing on maintaining this consistency can lead to further enhanced future outcomes.