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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Daniel Abood #15116 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 Strides with a Powerful Finish Daniel Abood of Atlanta performed impressively at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a consistent pace and a notable finish. Covering 13.1 miles in 1:27:50, Daniel maintained an average pace of 6:42 minutes per mile. His final mile was particularly outstanding, clocking in at 5:34, the fastest split of the race. Notably, he achieved a division placement of 30th out of 3859 participants in his age group, Male 25-29. Throughout the race, Daniel consistently improved his overall standing, moving from 340th place overall after the first mile to 223rd by the finish. His steady pace between miles 3 through 11, averaging around 6:50 minutes per mile, contributed significantly to his strong showing. Daniel's efforts were a testament to his strategic pacing and remarkable ability to accelerate toward the end. For future races, maintaining an even stronger start could further enhance his overall performance.