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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Silvana Lopez #19655 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 Pace with Notable Recovery Silvana Lopez from Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon. She completed the half marathon with a finish time of 2:19:29 and a steady average pace of 10:38 min/mile. Her pacing showed good consistency, as she maintained close splits throughout the race, with a standout final mile where she accelerated, clocking an impressive 10:03 min/mile split. Throughout the race, Silvana managed to recover well after slightly slower splits in miles 7 and 8, effectively regaining her rhythm towards the end. Her strong finish suggests potential for further acceleration in the final stretch. Finishing 155th in her division (F25-29), Silvana placed 1064th among females in a field of 3859 participants, highlighting her solid performance. Focusing on maintaining a consistent mid-race pace could provide further improvement in future events. Team OBRunners can be proud of her representation.