Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Isaac Cowart #15867 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 Pace with Potential for Growth Isaac showed commendable determination during the 2025 Mesa Marathon half marathon event, finishing the race in 2:21:17 with a steady pace of 10:47 min/mile. The analysis of his splits reveals a strong start, covering the first mile in 9:51 and improving his pace in the next two miles, reaching a notable 8:32 min/mile for the third split. Notably, he maintained a consistent pace for the first half of the race but encountered a gradual slow-down towards the latter miles. Isaac's performance in this event was comparable to his previous participation in the 2024 Mesa Marathon, where he finished in 2:20:54. This indicates a marginal increase in his finish time. Moving forward, focusing on sustaining the initial pacing throughout the race could enhance endurance and improve future race times. Overall, being ranked 13th in his age category amongst 3859 participants suggests he's quite competitive and shows promise for future races.