Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jenny Hemond #16648 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 Pace and Strong Finish Jenny Hemond, a 46-year-old runner from Clearwater, FL, completed the 2025 Mesa Half Marathon with a total time of 3:49:19, maintaining an impressive average pace of 17:30 min/mile. Her splits demonstrate endurance, starting with a strong 16:22 min/mile for the first mile and recording a steady pace mostly around the mid-17 min/mile range. Notably, she matched her overall pace in the last mile, concluding her half marathon performance with consistency. Throughout the race, the 7th and 9th miles were the most challenging segments, both posting slower paces of 18:43 and 18:20 min/mile respectively. In the context of the competition, Jenny ranked 1836th among all female participants and 189th in her F45-49 division, showcasing a robust effort in her category. As a member of the 50 States Half Marathon Club, her participation contributes to her broader running journey. Fine-tuning pace maintenance in the later miles could further enhance future race outcomes. Well done on completing a half marathon while maintaining consistency.