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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Blake Howell #19283 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 Pace Surge Blake Howell demonstrated commendable endurance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon event. With an overall time of 1:36:51 and a consistent pace averaging 7:23 min/mile, Blake made significant strides through the race representing the Atlanta Run Club. It is notable that Blake’s strongest mile came towards the end, where a 6:08 pace for mile 13 secured an overall place of 447 out of 3859 participants. Blake consistently maintained a sub-8-minute pace, showcasing a late-race surge with splits like 6:38 in mile 12 and 6:08 in mile 13. From 1:30:10 at mile 12 to 1:36:18 at mile 13, Blake gained 36 overall positions, demonstrating strength in pacing strategy. To build upon this performance, consider focusing on earlier race segments where slight improvements could yield an even better overall standing. Keep up the strong finish momentum in future events!