Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Umashankar Kashyap #16954 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 and Performance Analysis in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Umashankar Kashyap delivered a consistent performance during the 2025 Mesa Marathon half marathon race, demonstrating remarkable pacing skills throughout. He maintained an overall average pace of 7:34 min/mile, covering the 13.1-mile distance in 1:39:19. His split times reveal a strong start with a noticeable increase in speed between miles 1 and 3, with the most impressive split at mile 3, clocking in at 6:33 min/mile. Despite some pacing fluctuations later in the race, he consistently hovered around the 7:30 min/mile mark. Kashyap's performance placed him 39th in the M45-49 division among a total of 3859 runners. Consistent pacing was evident as he smoothly transitioned from shorter to longer race distances, building on his experience from a notable 10K in 2024 where he averaged a 7:44 min/mile pace. To harness even more potential, focusing on reducing the pace variability, particularly in the latter miles, could further enhance performance. Excellent effort represents competitive capabilities at this age.