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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Andrew Fix #16235 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 with a Strong Finish Andrew Fix ran the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon and maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, completing it in 1:35:48 with an average pace of 7:18 min/mile. Notably, Andrew's pacing improved over the race, starting with an 8:27 min/mile in the first mile and then speeding up to end with a 6:24 min/mile on the final mile. His performance placed him 419th overall out of 3,859 participants. In his Male 30-34 division, he placed 64th, while he was 272nd out of all male participants. An area for potential improvement is the pacing stability in the initial miles, where Andrew could look to match his strong closing speeds. His fastest split occurred between mile 12 and 13, with a 6:24 min/mile pace, suggesting excellent stamina and endurance towards the finish. Andrew's performance reflects great potential and a strong showing for his team, Denver Metro Racing.