Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jill Hanson #16556 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 Effort with Notable Splits Jill Hanson showcased steady pacing in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:58:51, achieving an average pace of 9:04 min/mile. Her performance saw her finish 43rd in the F50-54 division among 3859 participants. Remarkably, she maintained or improved her pace throughout most of the race, highlighted by her fast final split of 8:23 min/mile. This consistency allowed her to distribute effort evenly, reflected in her ability to finish 549th among females. While her previous best for a half marathon stands at 1:56:22 during the 2022 Mesa Marathon, Jill's recent performance shows close alignment with past results, slightly surpassing her 2024 time of 2:00:04 for 13.1 miles. As a coach, the focus could be on optimizing her endurance at slightly faster paces based on fluctuating split times. Emphasizing speedwork and pacing strategy can help maintain the strong finish seen in this race.