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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Wendy Gesund #16377 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 Pacing and Strong Finish in the Half Marathon Wendy Gesund from Phoenix, AZ, delivered a solid performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, achieving an overall elapsed time of 2:06:31. Wendy maintained an impressive average pace of 9:39 min/mile throughout the 13.1-mile course. Notably, her pace was consistent with a slight acceleration, as seen in Mile 6 where she hit her fastest split at 8:54 min/mile. Wendy's pacing consistency is reflected in her various splits, with only minute fluctuations that kept her in contention within her division ranks. Wendy finished 13th in her F60-64 division, highlighting her competitiveness. Her performance was bolstered by her participation with Team Sole Sports. Compared to her previous race times, there’s clear prowess in maintaining her speed with age progression. While her 2023 Half Marathon time was slightly better at 1:56:38, her determination to close the race strong in the last mile with a 9:17 min/mile split is commendable, emphasizing her enduring stamina and race strategy. Consider focusing on pacing the latter miles to enhance overall race time. Excellent effort and dedication, Wendy!