Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Carolyn Apodaca #15235 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 and Steady Performance from Texas At the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, Carolyn Apodaca impressed by maintaining a consistent pace throughout the course, finishing with an overall time of 3:25:55 and an average pace of 15:43 min/mile. Her pacing strategy was exemplified in splits like mile 5, where she achieved a notable 15:16 min/mile. However, there was a slight increase in split pace during mile 9 at 17:25 min/mile. Across 13.1 miles, Carolyn's efforts were well-distributed, indicated by splits predominantly under 16:00 min/mile, except for two miles above this mark. Carolyn competed as part of the 50 States Half Marathon Club, showing strong placement within her division, F65-69, where she finished 43rd. Her splits demonstrate a commendable level of endurance with a slight dip in speed mid-race, suggesting potential focus areas. Overall, Carolyn's consistent performance exhibits her ability to maintain a steady pace throughout the half marathon, reflecting her discipline and stamina.