Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Lindsey Worthen #19143 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 Pacing with Slight Variations Lindsey Worthen maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, finishing in 2:15:06. Her average pace was 10:18 min/mile. Notably, she kicked off with a solid 10:00 min/mile, slightly varying as the miles progressed. The fastest split of the day was Mile 3 at 9:38 min/mile, while Mile 8 saw a slower pace at 11:05 min/mile. She demonstrated a range of pacing from 9:38 to 11:05, indicating areas where pacing strategy may be improved. In her age bracket (F50-54), Lindsey placed 78th out of 3859 total participants. Compared to previous years, there was a slight decrease in overall time—last year she finished with a 2:08:31. This highlights an opportunity to work on maintaining stamina and speed over longer distances. Consistency in training and perhaps strategizing pacing adjustments could see improvements in future races. Her participation with the team "Just Move It" is a positive support system for continued growth.