Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jared Bodine #15466 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.

Solid Performance with Consistent Pace Development Jared Bodine maintained a strong and consistent pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Half Marathon, with an overall finishing time of 1:59:45 and an average pace of 9:08 min/mile. Notably, Jared sped up significantly during the last mile with a pace of 8:36 min/mile, showcasing a strong finish. Jared’s split times demonstrate a gradual improvement, particularly noteworthy in the 6th and 13th splits where he achieved his fastest paces of 8:37 and 8:36 min/mile, respectively. While Jared’s final time reflects a slight increase from his 2022 performance of 1:56:29, the improvement from his 2023 result of 2:08:08 highlights a commendable return to form. His positioning in the overall race (1377th out of 3859 participants) and within his division (83rd out of 190) is respectable. Focusing on the middle segments of the race may offer further opportunity for future time reductions, aligning his overall time closer to his previous best.