Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: JeTaya Yarrington #19169 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 Pace with a Strong Finish JeTaya Yarrington, representing Mesa, AZ, delivered a steady performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, achieving an overall time of 2:07:27 in the Half Marathon. She maintained an impressive consistent pace throughout the event, with an average pace of 9:43 min/mile. Notably, her speed improved towards the conclusion, highlighted by her strongest split at mile 13 with a pace of 8:57 min/mile. JeTaya's consistency paid off, finishing 1713th out of 3859 participants and securing the 783rd position among females. Particularly commendable was her ability to maintain a sub-10-minute pace through all splits, showing strong discipline and endurance—this includes holding the 132nd position in her F30-34 age division. As a part of "Team I should've Said No," JeTaya’s performance reflects her strategic pacing and ability to accelerate gradually over the course of the race. Continuing to build on this base can lead to even faster finishes in future races.