Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Elizabeth Wek #18977 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 Pace Leads to Strong Finish Elizabeth Wek from Grand Forks, ND, showcased her endurance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon’s Half Marathon segment. With a consistent approach, her overall time clocked in at 2:10:50, maintaining an average pace of 9:59 min/mile across the 13.1 miles. Notably, Elizabeth progressed with improved pacing, demonstrated by a faster split of 9:08 min/mile in the final mile. Her overall standing was 1857 out of 3859 participants, with her gender and division positions being 868 and 150, respectively. Elizabeth’s detailed split data reveals constructive insights. Starting with a 10:48 min/mile pace, she managed to gradually reduce her pace to sub-10 min/mile by mile 3, sustaining it through the remainder of the race. Despite a slower 11:18 min/mile at mile 8, she quickly recovered. The improvements observed in her pacing strategy point towards effective race management. Focusing on maintaining or enhancing this pacing consistency would enhance her future competitive performance.