Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jennifer Farin #16169 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 Improvement with Strong Finish Jennifer Farin from Phoenix, AZ participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, completing the event in 3:11:07. Her consistent pacing was evident throughout the race, with her overall pace marking 14:35 min/mile. Notably, Jennifer showed a positive finish with her final mile being her fastest, clocking a split pace of 13:53 min/mile. She steadily held her position in her division (F40-44), finishing in 220th place. Jennifer competed against 3,859 participants and placed 1,721 among females. Her finish time shows her determination despite it being slower compared to her previous race at the 2022 Mesa Marathon, where she crossed at 2:55:40. A marginal improvement can be seen in some miles where she incrementally picked up the pace, especially notable in the 12th mile with a 14:15 min/mile pace. Strategically focusing on pacing early in the race could potentially enhance her finish time and overall performance.