Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jen Gerber #15026 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 Mid-Race Performance with Smooth Finishes Jen Gerber competed in the 2025 Mesa Marathon with a final time of 2:31:27, averaging an 11:33 min/mile pace over the 13.1-mile half marathon. Jen's race commenced with a steady 11:19 min/mile in the first mile, reflecting solid pacing. Through the middle portion of the race, Jen maintained a range between 10:55 and 11:28 min/mile, suggesting a consistent and controlled approach. In the final miles, Jen demonstrated her endurance with a split pace around 11:30 min/mile and a minor slowdown only once, peaking at a 12:30 min/mile during mile 12. Notably, during mile 9, Jen managed to pick up her pace to 11:06 min/mile, showing potential for future gains in speed. As part of the "We Teach, We Run, We Drink" team, her balanced performance places her 1299th among female finishers, 181st in her division, indicating places where Jen's performance could further improve with focused training on sustaining the pacing strategy and mid-race acceleration.