Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Stephanie Brown #15575 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 Pacing Highlights Half Marathon Performance Stephanie maintained a solid pace during the 2025 Mesa Marathon, finishing the half marathon with an elapsed time of 2:51:38. Her overall elapsed pace was 13:06 min/mile, with slight variations across the race. Especially notable was her ability to start strong with the first three miles under a 12:07 min/mile, showing a consistent effort in the earlier stages. Although she experienced some slowdown between miles 6 and 8, she managed to pick up the pace again towards the end, finishing the last mile with a split of 12:44 min/mile. She ranked 138th in her division (F50-54) out of 225 participants. Stephanie also placed 1564th among the female competitors, and 2989th overall, demonstrating competitive resilience. Consider working on sustaining the early race momentum throughout. Joining the "50 States Half Marathon Club" is a great choice, as it can provide additional community support and motivation for future races.