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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Virginia Marlow #19380 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 Performance with Strategic Splits Virginia Marlow showcased consistent pacing at the 2025 Mesa Marathon with an overall time of 1:34:41, averaging a pace of 7:13 min/mile. Interestingly, she had a strong start with her fastest mile paced at 6:36 in the 13th mile, indicating a strategic push towards the end. This also marked an improvement in her pacing from the previous year's 2024 Mesa Marathon, where her average pace was 7:18 min/mile. Throughout the race, Virginia maintained a tight range in her mile splits, mostly staying within the 7:12 to 7:24 min/mile bracket, showcasing her control and stamina. Virginia placed 26th in her division (F35-39) out of 3859 total participants, which is a slight improvement from her 28th place finish in 2023. Her consistent training with "Too Legit Fitness" is evident in her competitive performance, which has shown notable improvement in her division rankings over previous years. For future races, exploring even more varied pacing strategies could yield additional advancements.