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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jacob Heslington #16677 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.

Consistency and Strength in Half Marathon Performance Jacob Heslington showcased an outstanding performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon with an impressive finishing time of 1:03:17 and an average pace of 4:49 per mile. His strategic pace consistency is evident as he consistently maintained sub-5-minute splits, with his fastest split at mile 13 clocking in at an impressive 4:21. Notably, Jacob led his M30-34 division and finished 4th overall out of 3,859 participants. From reviewing Jacob’s split data, a highlight was seen in the incredible split at mile 3, where he briefly took the lead with a swift 4:27 mile. Maintaining a strong position, Jacob consistently placed within the top five overall. A potential focus for his future races might be to maintain the top position during subsequent miles after significant breakthroughs, as seen in miles 3 and 5, where he was able to capture first place momentarily. Jacob’s precision and discipline in pacing are commendable.