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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Austyn Brock #15558 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 a Strong Finish Austyn Brock, a 23-year-old runner from Minneapolis, delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon's Half Marathon event. Over the 13.1 miles, Austyn maintained a remarkable average pace of 6:03 min/mile, finishing with a total time of 1:19:19. Notably, Austyn consistently secured 1st place in the F19-24 division across every split, highlighting both her dominant performance in her age group and exceptional pacing strategy. She finished impressively within the top 3% of her division against 3859 total participants. Analyzing her splits, Austyn demonstrated consistency, with her pace varying minimally. Her fastest split was at mile 13, clocking in at 5:38 min/mile. Between miles 5 and 6, she pushed a strong pace of 5:41 min/mile. Although her positioning fluctuated slightly within the top positions of her gender and overall rankings, she successfully secured 23rd place among all female participants, showcasing her strength in maintaining this competitive edge. Austyn's strategy and execution were commendable. Sustaining such effort throughout calls for ongoing training to further refine her skill and strategy.