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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Mike Marriott #17368 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 Division Improvement In the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, Mike Marriott completed the race in 2:12:54 with an average pace of 10:08 min/mile over 13.1 miles. He achieved a division placement of 88th in the M50-54 category with a total of 3859 participants in the event. Notably, Mike displayed consistent pacing throughout the race, especially commendable during the later miles, finishing with a strong pace of 9:34 min/mile in his final mile. Mike made notable progress from previous races, particularly improving his time from the 2023 and 2024 races. His ranking within his division also showed improvement, moving up to the 88th spot from prior events. Maintaining mid-race pacing, as seen around miles 7 to 12, could further enhance overall performance. Engaging in targeted pace training sessions might help sustain consistent energy distribution throughout future races. Well done and stay motivated for your next event!