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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Diana Paola Reyes Gonzalez #19761 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 Race Pace with a Strong Finish Diana Paola Reyes Gonzalez from Hermosillo, Mexico, demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon. She completed the half marathon with an impressive time of 2:11:52, averaging a pace of 10:03 min/mile. Over 13.1 miles, Diana maintained her focus, staying within a close range of her average pace. Her strongest split was the final mile with a split pace of 9:07 min/mile, illustrating her ability to accelerate towards the finish line. Strategically, Diana started the race more cautiously with a 10:14 min/mile pace, which helped her gradually improve her pace throughout the event. She showed consistent speeds, especially between miles 5 and 6, maintaining splits just under 10 min/mile. By analyzing the ninth split where the pace slowed to 12:58 min/mile, exploring ways to maintain speed here could enhance her performance further. Her placement in the top quarter for her gender and age division highlights her competitive edge. Keep up the great work, Diana!