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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: G Anthony Kunkel #19376 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 Splits with Strong Finishes G Anthony Kunkel maintained an impressive and consistent pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. His fastest split was on mile 13 with a split time of 4:58, matching the pace from mile 3, also at 4:58. The average pace settled at 5:25 min/mile, a testament to his endurance and training. Notably, miles 1 and 2 set the pace foundation at 5:33 and 5:35 respectively, followed by increased speed in subsequent splits. This half marathon performance is a complimentary testament to his previous races, particularly the 2022 Mesa Marathon where he completed the full marathon in 2:31:43. In terms of placement, Kunkel consistently positioned in the top third among his peers in various splits. Working on maintaining peak speeds like those seen in miles 3 and 13 could enhance future race strategies. Keep harnessing your capability to finish strong in the later mile segments.