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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Benjamin Losoya #19370 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 with Strong Finish Benjamin Losoya demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. His overall pace averaged 7:36 min/mile, and he effectively maintained a strong performance across splits, improving notably in the second half. Starting with an 8:30 min/mile on the first mile, Benjamin progressively decreased his pace, culminating in an impressive 6:08 min/mile in the final split. His performance showed tactful pacing, particularly between miles 11 and 13, where he consistently decreased his pace, finishing strong with increased acceleration. Notably, Benjamin moved up in his division, finishing 29th in the M19-24 category out of 3859 total participants. While his placement testimonies to his strong effort, he may benefit from managing dips in pace around miles 2 and 4. Keep up the motivation and focus on maintaining a steadier pace early on to enhance overall performance.