Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Cris Schenck #18317 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 Pacing with Strong Start Cris Schenck maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon, with an overall time of 2:23:26, completing the half marathon distance of 13.1 miles at an average pace of 10:56 min/mile. He had a strong start, clocking the first mile at a 10:36 pace. Notably, his pace improved during the second and third miles, hitting 9:57 and 10:00 min/mile, respectively, showing a commendable ability to pace himself effectively in the early stages. In the latter miles, Cris's pace adjusted, settling into a range between 10:21 and 11:48 min/mile, concluding with a steady 10:31 min/mile in the final mile. Among 3859 participants overall, Cris placed 1203rd in his gender and 46th in the M60-64 division. His performance illustrates the importance of pacing and consistency, suggesting potential gains could be made by focusing on maintaining the improved pacing seen in earlier segments throughout the entirety of races.