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Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Ivette Meza Quintero #4985 Race: 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing With Strong Finishes Ivette Meza Quintero showcased a steady performance at the 2025 Phoenix Half Marathon as part of the Sole Survivors team, completing the 13.1 miles in 2:39:50 with an average pace of 12:12 min/mile. Notably, her pace remained consistent, fluctuating between 11:31 and 15:47 min/mile. Ivette's best split pace of 11:17 min/mile occurred between miles 3 and 4, demonstrating her ability to rebound strongly after the slowest pace of 14:01 min/mile between miles 2 and 3. Her performance reflected an impressive finish, gaining a remarkable boost during the final stretch with positions improving from 1874 to finishing 1850 overall. Ivette achieved 39th place in her division for the final split. To optimize future performance, incorporating strategic speedwork could help progressively improve her slower miles. Overall, Ivette's consistent pacing and determination highlight her strengths, and with targeted training, further improvements are attainable in upcoming races.