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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Connor Roche #18168 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 Speed with Notable Splits Connor Roche delivered a steady performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. He maintained an impressive overall elapsed pace of 5:14 min/mile, completing the race in 1:08:36. Among 3859 participants, he placed 22nd overall and 7th in the M30-34 division, showcasing his prowess in a competitive field. Noteworthy splits include the 6th mile, where he clocked his fastest split time of 4:44 min/mile, improving his position to 18th overall. Analyzing his split times, Connor exemplified endurance, beginning strong with a 5:20 min/mile pace and consistently maintaining momentum. He showed particular strength in the 5th and 13th miles, clocking impressive paces of 5:09 min/mile and 4:50 min/mile, respectively. Strategies for upcoming races might focus on slightly tightening pace variations to minimize fluctuations between splits, potentially enhancing overall race performance. Connor's consistent pacing indicates readiness for future challenges.