Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Katrina Rasband-Clarke #18068 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 Performance with Consistent Splits Katrina Rasband-Clarke maintained a consistent effort throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, breaking the 2:21:03 mark. Across the race, her pace slightly varied, with the fastest split at 9:39 min/mile during mile 3 and the slowest at 11:43 min/mile during mile 10. Despite starting with a brisk 10:24 min/mile, she demonstrated endurance by finishing with an average pace of 10:46 min/mile. Placement fluctuated, securing 2264th place overall and 1095th among females, within a field of 3859 participants. Noteworthy improvements can be seen since last year's race, where she clocked a 2:45:56 time. Maintaining an average pace under 11 min/mile at the beginning of races might improve later stage performance. Her experience across past Mesa Marathons shows valuable progression over the years, surpassing her 2023 result by approximately 25 minutes. This pattern of improvement highlights potential for future advancements.