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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Albert Le #17156 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 Pacing with Notable Improvements Albert executed a remarkable performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:19:52, maintaining an impressive average pace of 6:05 min/mile over the 13.1-mile race. Significant improvements were seen, especially from Mile 11 onwards. Albert achieved his fastest split at Mile 13 with a time of 5:35 min/mile, demonstrating strong finishing capabilities. His progress through the race showed excellent pacing management, with split times ranging primarily between 5:46 and 6:25 min/mile. Throughout the race, Albert's placements were consistent relative to the field. Notably, his overall placing improved during the last few miles, ending at 111th out of 3859 total participants, which places him in the top 3% for his age division. To further enhance performance, consider maintaining the split consistency seen in the latter race segments earlier on. This strategic timing helped secure a strong finish in a highly competitive field.