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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Juan Aranda #15237 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 Effort in Challenging Conditions Juan Aranda, from Phoenix, AZ, completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in 2:45:46, maintaining an overall pace of 12:39 min/mile. Notable pacing included a consistent rhythm at the start with a 10:47 min/mile pace at Mile 2 but experienced a gradual slowdown to 13:55 min/mile pace by Mile 11. Placement among the male participants was 1389 out of 3859 total, showcasing a solid effort within his age group, finishing 153rd in the Male 45-49 Division. Over recent years, Juan's half marathon times have varied, with a finish of 2:36:41 in 2022, a slight setback in 2023 with 2:51:46, but an improvement over his previous year's performance this time. Concentrating further on his pacing strategy might help return to faster splits observed in the earlier miles. His dedication with the Latinos Run Phoenix team is commendable, and refining his pacing approach could foster future improvements.