Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Aaron Shaw #18411 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.

Steady Improvement with Consistent Splits Aaron Shaw, a 39-year-old runner from Santa Fe, competed in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, showcasing consistent improvement. His final time was 2:28:21 with an average pace of 11:19 min/mile, a notable reduction from his 2023 performance at 3:56:37 (18:03 min/mile). Throughout the race, Aaron hit some significant paces, with his fastest mile being Mile 3 at a 10:00 min/mile pace. Despite slight fluctuations, his mile times stayed within a tight range, indicating steady pacing. In terms of placement, Aaron ranked 1257th among male participants and 164th in his age division, demonstrating competitive standing among a field of 3859 runners. This shows remarkable progress compared to previous races. Maintaining a steady pace and finishing strong, suggest a well-paced strategy. A focus on further pace consistency, especially in the latter half, could lead to faster completion times in future races.