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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Preston Johnson #16908 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.

Consistency with Opportunities Preston Johnson completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon half marathon with an overall time of 2:08:23. His average pace for the 13.1 miles was 9:48 min/mile. Notably, Preston showed improved pacing between mile 2 and mile 3, adjusting from a 9:31 to a 9:27 min/mile. His split times varied slightly, with the slowest split recorded at 10:23 min/mile at mile 10, suggesting endurance maintained until the latter stages. Preston's overall ranking was 1764 out of 3859 participants, and he placed 949th among male competitors. Within his age group (M25-29), he finished 152nd. While he had some variations in split paces, he corrected his pace during the final two miles, clocking his last full mile split at 9:40 min/mile. Optimizing consistency in pacing throughout can further elevate his performance. Both his place and team involvement in "Trouble Dutch" illustrate dedication and potential for further growth in future races.