Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Shawna Weitekamp #14412 Race: 2025 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Consistent Performance with Strong Splits in the Middle Miles Shawna Weitekamp, from Phoenix, AZ, displayed a steady and consistent performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the race in 4:51:17. Her average pace was 11:07 min/mile. Shawna started with a strong pace of 10:05 min/mile for the first mile, and maintained a commendable and measurable consistency throughout the race. Notably, her fastest split was at mile 7 with a 9:00 min/mile pace, showing potential in shorter bursts. She placed 868th in her gender category and 140th in the F40-44 division, among a total of 3,624 participants. Reviewing her splits, Shawna's pace remained relatively stable, with some variations in the later miles. For upcoming races, focusing on maintaining the pace in the second half, especially around miles 20 and beyond, could optimize her performance further. Her affiliation with the FIT4MOM team indicates potential support for training improvements.