Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Caitlyn Dornik #16043 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.

Progressive Pacing with Strategic Improvements Caitlyn Dornik showcased a commendable commitment to pacing during the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Strong consistency marked her initial stages, with her first mile completed in 11:54 min/mile. Notably, her third mile showed improvement with a split pace of 11:42 min/mile. Maintaining a balance, she navigated through varying splits, such as mile four at a pace of 12:38 min/mile and mile seven at 13:37 min/mile. It’s worth noting the increased pace during mile six at 12:12 min/mile, indicating a capacity for strategic pacing. As the race progressed, Caitlyn experienced a gradual pacing decline, finishing with an elapsed time of 3:07:41 at a 14:19 min/mile average pace. Positively, she showed a capacity for resilience, particularly overcoming the longest split from mile 11 to complete her race on a strong note. Future emphasis could be placed on maintaining her initial pacing throughout the latter stages to optimize overall time and personal growth in competitive standings.