Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Cathy Frank #16301 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 with Mid-Race Momentum Cathy Frank maintained a strong and consistent pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, finishing the 13.1-mile race in 3:41:01. Cathy averaged a pace of 16:52 minutes per mile, demonstrating steady pacing across the duration of the event. Notably, her pace quickened between miles four and six, achieving her fastest pace of 15:41 minutes per mile in mile six. Her performance places her 167th in the F50-54 division out of 3859 participants. Throughout the race, Cathy showed notable consistency and a capacity to regain momentum mid-race. While her splits indicated a slight decrease in pace in the final miles, she still displayed a commendable ability to maintain her position, especially in an age division snapshot. Continuing to work on maintaining or finding a new rhythm in the later stages will help bolster her performance further. Keep up the strong effort, Cathy!