Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Michele Propps #18017 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 in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Michele Propps maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the half marathon distance in 2:06:08 with an average pace of 9:37 min/mile. Notably, she displayed a very consistent pacing strategy, with most splits hovering around the 9:30 min/mile mark. Her performance kept her solidly within the top quarter of her division, finishing 23rd out of F55-59 participants. Noteworthy was her last-mile push, achieving her fastest split at 8:52 min/mile. This year's performance shows improvements compared to previous years’ results. Michele managed to better her 2024 Mesa Marathon timing of 2:08:09 and refine her pace strategy resulting in an improved division placement. Consistency was key, as she maintained a steady pace across each mile, with slight fluctuations in only the mid-race miles. Focusing on consistent pacing, particularly towards the end, would further enhance her already commendable run. Great job representing Sole Sports!