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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jenn Smith #18511 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.

Steady Improvement and Strong Finish Jenn started her half marathon with a consistent pace, clocking an 11:09 minute mile for her first split. As she progressed, her pace showed promising improvement, with notable faster splits, peaking at mile 6 with a time of 9:28 and a steady 10:29 overall pace by the race's end. Her overall finish time was 2:17:21. Throughout the race, Jenn gained momentum, improving her standings significantly from positions like 1353 overall at mile one to 2134 participants out of 3859 by the finish. The later stages of the race were marked by noteworthy progress, especially in mile 12, where she climbed positions to place well within her division. To continue improving, focus on maintaining or slightly increasing this strong finish pace earlier in the race, and harness this pacing strategy for future events. Your pacing skills were commendable, showcasing your potential for upcoming races.