Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Kensington Betts #15432 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 in Pace and Perseverance Kensington Betts, running for Team I Should've Said No, completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a finish time of 3:01:14, averaging a pace of 13:50 min/mile. Notably, Kensington maintained a solid performance throughout the race, finishing 40th in her division (F15-18) among 3859 participants. Her initial split time of 12:01 min/mile at mile 1 was her fastest of the race, indicating a strong start. A considerable speed burst was seen in the last mile with a split pace of 12:25 min/mile, showcasing her ability to reserve energy for the final stretch. Compared to her previous race in 2023, where she finished with an impressive time of 2:26:43, there’s a difference in completion time that offers insights into her adaptability to varying race conditions. Encouragement is warranted for her improvement in split paces during miles 8 through 11, where she managed to reduce her pace significantly, indicating a strategic section of racing.