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Date: April 13, 2025 Participant: Mirna Rodriguez #5081 Race: 2025 M2B Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions. Cool, misty, low 50s.

Steady Progress in Long-Distance Race Mirna Rodriguez, a 54-year-old runner from Pico Rivera, CA, represented the Whittier Pacers strongly at the 2025 Mountains 2 Beach Half Marathon, finishing in 3:17:06. Her average pace was 15:02 min/mile over the 13.1 miles. She maintained a steady pace, with noted improvements at mile markers: trimming her pace to 12:56 min/mile at mile 4, and reaching 12:59 min/mile at mile 13. This consistency allowed her to make up places in her division, moving from 57th to 55th among the F50-54 participants by the end. Mirna was consistently around the same placement in her age and gender categories, typically placing in the 750-785 range among females and 53-57 in her F50-54 category. She gained positionally at mile 3, improving from 758th to 670th. Focusing on closing speed and sustaining the faster paces seen in the 4th and 13th miles could deliver even more competitive results in future races.