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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Marshall Ritter #18152 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 Improvement in Half Marathon Performance Marshall Ritter, a 32-year-old runner from Flagstaff, AZ, demonstrated remarkable consistency in his splits during the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. He maintained an overall pace of 5:35 min/mile, completing the 13.1-mile race in 1:13:11. Notably, Marshall's third and sixth-mile splits were standout performances, both clocking in at 5:05 min/mile, showcasing his speed endurance. Comparing this to his previous year's performance at the same event, Marshall improved his overall time by over a minute, refining his pace from 5:41 min/mile in 2024 to 5:35 min/mile in 2025. The race saw him place 57th overall out of 3,859 participants, a solid finish among a competitive field. Consider focusing on maintaining that exceptional pace shown in miles three and six throughout the race, as this is where your strongest performances appeared. Keep up this consistent improvement!