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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Cailyn Kennedy #23189 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 with a Strong Finish Cailyn Kennedy delivered a consistent performance throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon half marathon, completing the 13.1 miles with an overall time of 2:30:45 and an average pace of 11:30 min/mile. Notably, her pacing at each mile remained consistent, with slight variations in elapsed paces ranging mostly between 11:06 min/mile and 11:59 min/mile. Cailyn's strongest mile was the third, clocking in at a split pace of 10:46 min/mile, indicating potential for sustained energy and speed. In her age division (F25-29), Cailyn placed 190th out of a competitive field, with her standing fluctuating slightly throughout the race. She showed resilience, particularly in the mid-race miles, increasing her positions despite the rising cumulative fatigue typical in longer events. For future races, focusing on maintaining more early race pacing could help in conserving energy to reduce the pace decline in later splits, especially between miles 10 through 12 where split times increased. Overall, her performance reflects dedication and determination.