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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: James Harrington #23168 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 Strong Finish in the Final Miles James Harrington, aged 50 from Howell, MI, participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, completing the 13.1 miles in a time of 2:13:15 with an average pace of 10:10 min/mile. Starting strong with a first split of 10:46, James maintained a fairly consistent pace throughout, with notable improvements in the latter stages of the race. His fastest split was the 13th mile, completed in an impressive 9:21 min/mile, highlighting his ability to finish strong. Throughout the race, James' positions fluctuated, finishing 1950th overall out of 3859 participants, 1038th in the male category, and 90th in his age division of M50-54. He demonstrated steady pacing, particularly in miles 11 to 13, where his pace quickened significantly. The consistency seen throughout, along with the strong finish, indicates a solid endurance capacity. Focusing on maintaining pace mid-race could yield even better results in future events.