Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Stefanie Spade #18545 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 Pacing and Strong Finish Segment Stefanie Spade tackled the 2025 Mesa Marathon, demonstrating notable consistency in her pacing. Her overall elapsed time was 2:58:16, covering a total distance of 13.1 miles. Throughout the race, Stefanie maintained a strong rhythm, finishing with an average pace of 13:36 min/mile. She started strong with a 13:23 min/mile on the first mile, and maintained a similar pace pattern through most of the race. Notably, her speed peaked during the fifth mile when she recorded her best mile pace at 12:36 min/mile. In comparison to 3859 participants, Stefanie placed 3080th overall and 1618th among female competitors, while being 239th in her age division (35-39). Despite the ups and downs, her 13th mile displayed an impressive push with a quick split pace of 13:02 min/mile. Stefanie's overall pacing was commendable. Consider focusing on maintaining mid-race speed consistency, as there were slight fluctuations that could be smoothed out in future runs.