Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Kimberly Willson #19068 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.

Consistency and Determination Shown in Steady Performance Kimberly Willson displayed a commendable level of consistency during the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Her performance showcased a steady pace, with an overall elapsed time of 3:12:36 and an average pace of 14:42 min/mile. Notably, she demonstrated strong stamina, maintaining a nearly constant pace through most of the race. Her best split pace was 13:37 min/mile at mile 5, which highlights potential for improvement if she can maintain that speed in future races. In terms of placement, Kimberly showed consistent performance, finishing 1729th among women and 222nd in her division (F40-44). Particularly interesting was her performance in mile 3, where she clocked a 13:45 min/mile pace, indicating the potential for stronger finishes. As a member of the 50 States Half Marathon Club, sustaining the strong early paces throughout the race could be an area of focus. Emphasizing split evenness in training might help achieve a more balanced race overall.