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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Kobi Candaroma #23120 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 Pacing and Strong Finish in Half Marathon Kobi Candaroma, 27, from Fountain Hills, AZ, represented ELLIOTT ARMY in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. He completed the 13.1 miles in an impressive time of 1:37:48, maintaining an overall pace of 7:27 min/mile. Notably, his pacing showed consistency, with the fastest split time of 6:54 min/mile at the 13-mile mark, which contributed to a strong finish. Kobi's performance placed him 52nd in his division (M25-29) out of a large field of 3859 participants. Kobi demonstrated solid pacing throughout, with his splits mostly ranging between 7:28 and 7:36 min/mile. A notable positive aspect of his race was gaining momentum after the sixth mile, recovering from a slower 8:02 min/mile split. There was a consistent improvement in his ranking, especially towards the latter half of the race. A focus on evenly paced starts could enhance overall race performance. Keep up the great work, Kobi!