Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Digamber Singh #18463 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 Start with Gradual Pace Changes In the 2025 Mesa Marathon, Digamber Singh demonstrated strategic pacing throughout the half marathon distance of 13.1 miles. Starting with a steady pace of 12:29 min/mile, he increased his speed slightly to 11:39 min/mile by the end of mile 2. As the race progressed, his pace saw minor alterations before trending towards a more measured pace at the latter stages. The split from mile 4 to 5 reflected a notable slowdown with a 14:15 min/mile pace, indicating a potential area for endurance development over longer distances. Throughout the race, Digamber’s placement in his division M45-49 fluctuated minimally, hovering around 128 to 167. Despite the slower finish, Digamber’s commitment was evident, completing the race in 3:14:58 and maintaining a consistent finish with an overall placement at 3252 out of 3859 participants. Drawing from previous 10K races with faster paces, there is a clear opportunity to leverage those elements for future half marathon training.