Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Melissa Craig #15900 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 Splits with a Strong Finish Melissa Craig, running the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, posted an overall time of 1:34:28, covering 13.1 miles with an average pace of 7:12 min/mile. Displaying consistent pacing, Melissa maintained a steady rhythm throughout. Noteworthy performances include a remarkable third-mile split of 6:37 min/mile, which was the quickest. Her final mile was completed in 6:51 min/mile, showcasing her endurance and strong finish capabilities. While Melissa's standings showed minor fluctuation, she demonstrated an ability to improve upon each mile with a resilient approach. Her positions a few times dropped in her division "Place Division F40-44", moving between 13th and 23rd place. Looking at previous races, her 2025 performance reflects a solid improvement overall, surpassing last year's time of 1:33:07. Focusing on maintaining control during the middle part of the race could slightly smooth her overall performance distribution. Keep up this great work, and continue to refine strategic pacing for upcoming races.