Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Shanna Kvam #23197 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 and Strategic Execution Shanna Kvam delivered a strong performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon's Half Marathon event. Throughout the race, Shanna demonstrated consistent pacing with an overall time of 1:57:04 and a pace of 8:56 min/mile. Her splits show steady improvement, notably achieving her fastest pace of 8:19 min/mile between miles 5 and 6. The initial mile was completed in 9:19 min/mile, indicating a smart start that allowed her to progressively increase her speed. Consistently finishing in the top third of her age division, Shanna placed 42nd out of 3859 total participants. She demonstrated a solid performance representation for the East Valley Runners team. Comparing her result to her previous marathon appearance, where she averaged a pace of 9:27 min/mile, shows a significant improvement in her pacing strategy. For future races, maintaining a strong or slightly increased pace towards the end could enhance her overall standing within the division.