Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: David Garner #16363 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 Tempo with an Accelerated Finish David Garner showcased his consistent pacing and solid endurance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. His overall time was 1:49:40, averaging an 8:22 min/mile pace. While his elapsed pace remained steady, a noticeable acceleration occurred in the last mile, with a split time of 7:36, nearly a minute faster than his average pace. This faster finish demonstrates strong endurance and ability to maintain energy reserves for a final push. David's placements in the male 50-54 division offer insights into areas of strength and potential improvement. Consistently landing around the 40th position in his age group, David showed progress from slower overall ranks earlier in the race. Though he placed 40th in his division, exploring strategies to maintain or slightly improve his pace in mid-race splits could close the gap with top-tier finishers. His effort this year aligns closely with his past performances, showing consistency in his approach.