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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Joseph Kehoe #19639 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.

Consistently Fast Performance in the Half Marathon Joseph Kehoe delivered a strong performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon. His overall time was 1:07:17, maintaining an average pace of 5:08 minutes per mile. Notably, he consistently led his division throughout the race, securing the top category position in the M19-24 age group. The split times demonstrated strategic pacing: the fastest mile was logged in the 13th mile at 4:33 minutes, showing a powerful finish. Throughout the race, Joseph's pacing varied slightly, with the slowest split recorded at 5:32 minutes in the second mile, offering an opportunity to focus on maintaining even pacing in future runs. In a field of 3,859 participants, Joseph achieved an impressive 14th place overall. Each mile split saw minor fluctuations but generally ranged between 4:46 to 5:27 minutes, showcasing his ability to adapt and maintain speed across the half marathon distance. Further fine-tuning could yield even greater consistency.