Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Peggy Urry #18856 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 Effort in the Race with Strategic Splits Peggy Urry, racing under the team "Trouble Dutch," maintained a steady pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, finishing with a total time of 3:35:52 and an average pace of 16:28 min/mile. Her split times reveal a strong performance in the final miles, with a noticeable improvement in her split for mile 9 at 15:46 min/mile, compared to the previous miles. Peggy finished 105th in her division (F55-59) and 1804th in her gender category out of 3859 participants. Notably, Peggy's pacing was consistent across the course, with several miles under her average pace, such as mile 3 at 15:14 min/mile. Reflecting on past performances, her elapsed time steadied closer to her 2023 performance. A focus on maintaining the stronger mile splits seen in this race could be beneficial for improving overall performance. Overall, her persistence and steady pace reflect a commendable effort.