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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Dane Purmalis #18022 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 Performance with a Strong Finish Dane Purmalis, a 34-year-old runner from Chandler, AZ, showcased a consistent pace in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Recording a final time of 1:49:35, Dane maintained an average pace of 8:21 min/mile across the 13.1-mile course. Notably, his third mile was completed in 7:50, setting his fastest split pace. Dane improved his position from the start, moving through different positions in his division and overall, finishing with a better rank than at the halfway point. Analyzing his splits, the strong finish in mile 13 with a 7:54 min/mile pace shows a great ability to pace well and push through fatigue. To enhance performance further, examining the variability of miles 2 and 4 could help identify areas for potential pacing refinement. Overall, this is a commendable performance, and Dane represented Team Sole Sports with focus and determination amid a field of 3,859 participants. Keep up the consistent efforts!