Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Billie Ellenwood #16133 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 Splits and Marginal Gains Enhance Performance Billie Ellenwood maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon, achieving an elapsed pace of 15:29 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Each mile was executed with impressive uniformity; notably, mile 6 stood out with a faster split time of 14:55. Billie demonstrated stability by maintaining a steady rhythm, particularly in the first half of the race, which is a valuable asset in long-distance running. In the F55-59 division, Billie finished at position 100, demonstrating her competitiveness within age group peers. Her performance merits commendation, as her consistency across splits contributed to this achievement. While Billie did drop slightly in placement across the miles, finishing 3296th overall out of 3859 participants and 1770th among females, the steady pacing she maintained could serve as a foundation to focus on increasing endurance and speed in future races. Billie's participation with "Tia's Friends" reflects a camaraderie that can enhance motivation and enjoyment in such events.