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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Emily Spiewak #18560 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 Pace and Strong Finish Emily Spiewak from Flagstaff, AZ delivered a solid performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course in 1:35:35, averaging a 7:17 min/mile pace. Throughout the race, Emily consistently improved her placing, notably moving from 545th overall at the first mile to 413th by the end. Her strongest mile was the final one, clocking in at 6:37, showing her capability to finish strong. In her age division (F30-34), she placed 42nd out of 93, reflecting a competitive edge within her peer group. Compared to her previous half marathon performance at the 2023 Mesa Marathon, Emily improved her time by over five minutes and her average pace by 23 seconds per mile. This consistent pacing, coupled with a strong finishing kick, indicates a positive trend in her performance. Continued focus on even pacing in the early stages can potentially yield even better results. Overall, another well-executed race representing McKirdy Trained.