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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Edgar Avila #19338 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.

Consistency with a Competitive Edge Edgar Avila, competing in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, showcased impressive consistency in his performance. He maintained a strong average pace of 5:12 minutes per mile, culminating in a total time of 1:08:15 over the course of the 13.1-mile half marathon. His splits were notably consistent, with splits such as a strong 4:50 min/mile between miles 2 and 3 and a speedy 4:40 min/mile from mile 5 to 6. These performances demonstrate Edgar's capacity to maintain a swift and steady pace throughout the race. In terms of placing, Edgar achieved 2nd place in his Division (M19-24), showing great potential and competitive spirit. Notably, he exhibited the ability to pick up the pace after his initial mile, registering some of his fastest times during mid-race splits, such as between miles 11 and 13. His performance indicates a well-executed race strategy, staying competitive among 3,859 participants. Keep focusing on maintaining that impressive pace across all splits.