Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Andrea Louie #17278 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 Pace with Strong Start and Finish Andrea Louie, competing in the 2025 Mesa Half Marathon, displayed a consistent performance with an overall pace of 8:41 min/mile. She started strongly, covering the first mile in 8:59 min/mile and improving her pace to 8:02 min/mile by the second mile. Her strongest split was at mile 6, where she achieved a pace of 7:59 min/mile. Andrea concluded her race with a determined finish, completing her final mile with a solid 8:22 min/mile pace. While her place in the F35-39 division was 81st, she consistently maintained a position around mid-pack among gender and division competitors. Andrea's performance suggests that focusing on maintaining consistent pacing toward the end could minimize variations, as her splits between miles 8-10 slightly decreased in pace. She demonstrated a commendable ability to start and finish strong, indicative of her competitive spirit and stamina.