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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Fermin Villagran #18917 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 and Improved Finish Fermin Villagran from Phoenix, AZ put on an impressive performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. He completed the race in 1:07:44, maintaining an average pace of 5:10 min/mile. Notably, he achieved an impressive finish, placing 5th in his division (M30-34) out of 3859 participants nationwide. His consistent performance in the splits showcases his resilience, particularly his 12th mile split time of 4:50 min/mile that led to an improved overall position. Throughout the race, Fermin demonstrated strong pacing, notably executing a particularly fast final mile with a 4:25 min/mile pace. His involvement with Team Sole Sports likely provided a supportive environment for his training. Encouraged by past performances, including a 3rd place marathon finish in 2022, further refinement in pacing strategy, particularly in the mid-race splits, could enhance his competitive edge in future competitions.