Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jhen-wun Wang #14351 Race: 2025 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Steady Pace with Notable Consistency Jhen-wun completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon with an overall time of 4:39:37, maintaining an average pace of 10:40 min/mile over the 26.2-mile distance. Starting strong, her first mile split clocked in at an impressive 9:18. She consistently maintained a pace just under or above 10 minutes per mile throughout the race, showing a remarkable ability to pace herself effectively in her third marathon. Her performance placed her 785th among 1,812 female participants and 129th in the F35-39 age division out of 266 competitors. Comparatively, Jhen-wun previously completed the 2024 Mesa Marathon with a quicker time of 4:07:08, averaging 9:25 min/mile. The difference in performance time this year might suggest potential areas to regain speed. Consider focusing on specific speed workouts in upcoming training sessions to help boost pace consistency and keep those faster splits in future races.