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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Steven Richter #18140 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 Notable Pacing Adjustments Steven Richter's performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon was marked by consistent pacing and steady endurance, covering the half marathon distance of 13.1 miles in 1:54:04. His overall pace was 8:42 min/mile. Beginning the race with an initial pace of 9:08 min/mile, Steven showed significant improvement by the second mile, dropping to 8:04 min/mile. For the majority of the race, his splits fluctuated between 7:54 min/mile and 9:51 min/mile, indicating a well-managed effort over the course's distance. Notably, his pace improved between miles 5 and 6, where he achieved a strong split pace of 8:00 min/mile. Within his age division M35-39, Steven placed 78th, and remarkably consistent positioning was highlighted with a significant improvement at mile 8, where he moved from 77th to 66th in the division. Consider targeting strategies to maintain pace in the latter half, where pacing slightly increased, to enhance future performances.