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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Kimberly Whitehead #19026 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 at Half Marathon Kimberly Whitehead from Watkinsville, GA, delivered a consistent performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. She completed the 13.1-mile course with an elapsed time of 2:27:42, averaging an 11:16 min/mile pace. Starting with a steady first mile at 11:21, Kimberly improved her pace to 10:52 by the second mile and maintained a tight range of paces throughout. Notably, her fastest split was the third mile with a pace of 10:27, signaling a strong start to her race. Kimberly finished within the top half of her age division F40-44, placing 170th out of numerous competitors. Her performance was supported by a middle segment where she consistently held close to an 11:10 min/mile pace and a strong finish with a final mile pace of 10:55. Being part of the Atlanta Run Club, Kimberly exemplifies steady pacing strategies. Continuing to focus on maintaining and slightly improving her pace consistency might aid in elevating her future race results.