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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Kaitlyn Gardner #16360 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.

Steady Performance in Mesa Half Marathon Kaitlyn Gardner, a seasoned member of the Foothills Running Club, completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an overall time of 2:03:31, covering 13.1 miles. Her consistent pacing was evident with an average pace of 9:25 minutes per mile. Notably, Kaitlyn started strong with her first split at a pace of 9:47 minutes per mile, gradually decreasing to 8:36 in the third mile. Her best split was at the 6-mile mark, where she achieved an impressive 8:47-minute pace. Throughout the race, Kaitlyn maintained a steady ranking, positioning 1554th overall out of 3859 participants. Among her division, Female 35-39, she ranked 124th. There's a slight opportunity to optimize the pacing strategy, especially towards the latter part of the race, where her tenth mile was clocked at 10:06. Overall, Kaitlyn's performance demonstrated reliability and endurance, continuing her running journey with consistent results.