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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Brandon Lee #17167 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 Splits, Strong Finish Brandon Lee's performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon was noted for maintaining consistency across his splits. His overall pace was 6:56 min/mile, covering the half marathon distance of 13.1 miles in 1:31:01. Particularly noteworthy is the improvement in his pace from mile 2 to mile 3, where he accelerated significantly, clocking in a split time of 6:35, his fastest of the race. Throughout the event, Brandon's paces remained within a tight band, primarily oscillating around the 7-minute mark. His final split was particularly impressive, at 6:15 min/mile, showcasing a strong finish. Among the 3859 total participants, Brandon placed 297th overall and 34th in his age division, M25-29. For future races, focusing on maintaining that final burst of pace earlier could help improve overall performance. Overall, a commendable half marathon effort!