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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Wesley Santos #18279 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 Effort with Potential for Pacing Improvements Wesley Santos, a 26-year-old runner from Orem, Utah, participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the half marathon with a total time of 2:30:35. His overall pace was 11:29 per mile across the challenging 13.1 miles. Wesley's performance reflected consistent effort, maintaining a steady pace throughout the race. Notably, his fastest split pace was 9:30 at mile 6. Wesley finished 2569th overall out of 3859 participants and ranked 193rd out of his 25-29 age division. He demonstrated consistency in pacing, mainly keeping splits between 10:27 and 12:02. While his pace fluctuated, targeting more even pacing could help improve his finish time and overall rankings in future races. Wesley represented Grand Canyon Endurance, showcasing perseverance and potential for further progress on a competitive stage.