Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Abby Williams #19040 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 Gains Mark an Impressive Half Marathon Performance Abby Williams demonstrated significant improvement at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, completing the race in 2:15:31. She maintained a steady pace averaging 10:20 min/mile over 13.1 miles. Impressively, Abby's final mile was her fastest, clocking in at 8:12 min/mile. Throughout the race, she consistently placed 3rd in her division (F1-14), out of 3859 participants. Abby's splits highlight her strong consistency with most miles paced in the 10:20 to 10:58 range. Notably, her recent performance marked an improvement of over 16 minutes from a previous half marathon finish time of 2:32:06. Such advancements indicate Abby’s growing capability in endurance running. To refine the pacing strategy, focusing on maintaining the early race pacing could lead to even more impressive results. Keep up the great work, Abby!