Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Rachel Mitton #17554 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 Despite Pace Fluctuations Rachel Mitton showcased a steady performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, finishing the 13.1-mile race with an overall time of 2:11:28 and an average pace of 10:02 min/mile. Her splits demonstrate a solid start with a 9:30 min/mile pace in the first mile, gradually decreasing to 9:29 min/mile by mile 9. Notably, her mile 3 split at 8:32 min/mile was the fastest, reflecting a strong early effort. Mitton's pace showed mild fluctuations throughout the course, peaking at 11:56 min/mile during mile 12. Overall, she placed 1881st out of 3859 participants, 880th among female competitors, and 151st in her division (F35-39). Though her ranking slightly declined over the course, Rachel completed the race as part of the "Livin on a Prayer" team. Future performances can benefit from maintaining consistent pacing, particularly in the later stages of the race. Staying focused on even pacing will enhance overall performance.