Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Emma Fleddermann #16241 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 Early Splits, Challenging Finish Emma Fleddermann, representing Sole Sports, completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon effectively. Her race began with an impressive pace, posting a solid 10:29 for her first mile. Emma maintained a commendable pace through the first three miles, showcasing pace times that improved progressively from 10:29 to 8:56, with her best placing at 82nd in the F25-29 division after the first mile. It's notable that her overall and gender placements demonstrated strong competition, particularly in her own age division. As the race progressed, Emma showed endurance, although there was a visible deceleration in the latter half. By the tenth mile, her pace dropped to 13:36, suggesting potential areas for training focus. Concluding with an overall time of 2:31:59, her overall position was 2608 out of 3859 participants. Finishing as 197th in her division provides a clear metric of competitive context. Continuous endurance build-up will be beneficial for future races.