Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Ashley McLaughlin #23229 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.

Consistency Leads to Personal Best Ashley McLaughlin, representing the Las Sendas Run Bike Tri Club, completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in a time of 2:05:31, marking a noticeable improvement from her previous half marathon performance last year. Her pacing was consistent throughout, with an overall pace of 9:34 min/mile. Most notably, Ashley achieved her fastest split during the 13th mile, clocking in at 9:06 min/mile, displaying her ability to maintain pace and finish strong. Ashley started the race with a split of 10:44 min/mile but quickly improved, shaving time off each mile. At several points, she improved her division placement, moving from 70th in the second mile to 54th by the eighth mile, before concluding in 63rd place. This progression shows a strategic approach to pacing. To further enhance her performance, Ashley might focus on a slightly faster start or improve consistency in middle miles, leveraging her strong finish as she did in this race.