Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Diana Maria Cuevas Castro #15917 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 Pacing with a Strong Finish Diana Maria maintained consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon half-marathon. With an overall elapsed time of 2:01:19, she clocked an average pace of 9:15 min/mile. Her performance was marked by notable consistency, particularly evident as her splits ranged within a tight timeframe, most staying between 8:55 and 9:42 min/mile. Diana Maria peaked on the final mile with her fastest split at 8:20 min/mile, highlighting her ability to finish strong. In her division of F30-34, Diana Maria placed 112th, competing against a substantial field. She managed to hold a stable position throughout the race, especially in the critical middle splits. Her standout mile was the 13th, where a determined push led to a fast increase in pace. Looking ahead, honing further on the pacing strategy could refine her overall time even more. Joining Norteam Runners seems to be a strategic choice for continued progress and support.