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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Clay Tyler #18839 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 Performance with a Strong Finish Clay Tyler demonstrated consistent pacing in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the half marathon in 1:29:47 with an average pace of 6:51 min/mile. He finished 265th overall out of 3,859 participants, securing 179th place among male runners and 32nd in the M25-29 division. Throughout the race, Clay maintained a steady pace across the course, clocking notable splits, including a swift final mile split of 6:32. Compared to the previous year's performance at the 2024 Mesa Marathon, Clay improved significantly, cutting his time down from 1:33:06, and reducing his pace from 7:06 min/mile. His ability to maintain an even pace throughout most of the race and finish strong suggests efficient energy distribution. While current data shows an upward trajectory, monitoring pacing strategies, particularly in the middle miles where slight fluctuations were noted, could further enhance future performances. Keep building on this momentum with Grand Canyon Endurance!