Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Melissa Laserna #23200 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 Execution with a Strong Finish Melissa Laserna demonstrated solid pacing across the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile race in 2:00:08 with an average pace of 9:10 min/mile. Known for strong and consistent splits, Melissa mostly maintained her place throughout, adjusting only slightly in position. Noteworthy splits include miles 6 and 13, where she clocked in at 8:40 min/mile and 8:17 min/mile, respectively, showing her capability to push towards the end. Melissa ranked 50th in her age division (F45-49), showing a recurring presence in the top quartile. While maintaining an extremely consistent pace, small improvements can be identified in the middle sections of the race, such as splits 7 through 12, where pace slightly increased. Specifically, mile 7 featured a pace of 9:24 min/mile. Strategically, focusing on maintaining a slightly higher cadence and sustaining early race paces in these sections might prove beneficial for future events. Keep building on this admirable foundation!