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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Cole Beus #15434 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 Effort with Gradual Improvement Potential Cole Beus demonstrated a consistent race strategy throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, finishing with an elapsed time of 2:03:20 and an average pace of 9:24 min/mile. Initial splits showed steady pacing, starting with a 9:38 min/mile and gradually accelerating, reaching a peak pace of 8:17 min/mile in the final mile. His pacing shows the ability to maintain endurance over long distances, positioning him well for future improvements. Cole ranked 30th in his division (M15-18) out of a total of 3859 participants, indicating a competitive performance. Compared to last year's Mesa Marathon, where he completed the half marathon in 1:49:36 with an 8:22 min/mile pace, this year’s pacing offers a learning opportunity in maintaining speed across the distance. Emphasizing pacing consistency earlier in the race could help in matching or surpassing previous results in upcoming events. Keep up the diligent training, particularly focusing on mid-race pacing to close the gap on previous performance times.