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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Victor Guevara #16506 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 Start and Strong Finish Victor Guevara, 29, from Decatur, GA, showcased a commendable performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. His final time was 1:32:10, resulting in a respectable average pace of 7:02 minutes per mile. Throughout the race, Victor displayed impressive consistency, particularly when noting his performance between the second mile and the seventh mile, where he managed to maintain a steady pace of around 6:40 to 6:47 minutes per mile before experiencing a slight decline in his pace from mile eight onward. Analyzing specific splits, mile 3 reflects Victor's strength, clocking in at 6:13, his fastest during the race—this clearly demonstrates his potential for pushing limits when needed. It's worth noting the strong rebound with a 6:40 pace in the final mile, a testament to his ability to manage energy and perseverance to finish strong. Strategically, focusing on maintaining mid-race pace could further elevate his overall performance in future events.