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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Katja Goldring #19235 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 Top Division Performance Katja Goldring finished the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a time of 1:13:31, consistently leading her age division F30-34 with a strong pace of 5:36 min/mile. Starting with a swift 5:45 pace in the first mile, she showed impressive control with consistent pacing throughout the race. She registered her fastest mile in 5:08 while maintaining her position in the top 10 for her gender. This was a great performance, with her finishing 9th in the female category. Analyzing her splits, it stands out that her pace fluctuated slightly with a brilliant peak at mile 6 (5:08). Compared to her previous races, there's a subtle increase in elapsed pace. Consider focusing on maintaining the early mile paces throughout the entire race to target your previous best time of 1:12:00. Overall, you showed a steady performance, consistently securing the top spot in your division once again.