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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: James Dickinson #23133 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, Strong Performance James Dickinson delivered a remarkable performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half, finishing with a time of 1:08:58 and maintaining an impressive average pace of 5:15 per mile. Starting strong with a fast initial mile of 5:00, James managed to secure the second overall position early on before taking the lead in the second mile. His third-mile split showed his ability to accelerate with a pace of 4:49, being first in his age group. Though his pace slightly decreased in the latter stages, James demonstrated consistency by maintaining a sub-5:20 pace throughout. His final position of 23rd out of 3,859 participants highlights his strong competitive spirit, especially within his age group, where he initially held leading positions. Future focus could be on maintaining or adjusting pacing strategy to retain early leads. Continued scrutiny on pace may help James achieve an edge in upcoming events.