Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Molly Foley #16256 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.

Steady Progress and Strong Finish Molly Foley maintained a solid and consistent pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the half marathon in 1:51:31. Her average pace was 8:30 min/mile, a commendable effort from start to finish. Notably, Molly displayed significant progress mid-race by improving her split paces after the first mile, which she completed in 9:38 min/mile. By mile 13, her pace had quickened to 7:55 min/mile, showing her capacity for a strong finish. During the race, Molly steadily improved her standings, moving from 1124th place overall in the first mile to finishing in 960th. Her consistent pacing and ability to maintain an even pace suggest strong physical and mental endurance. As a member of her team "Free Bananas," Molly ranked 381st among female participants and 68th in her division (F25-29), indicative of her competitive edge. Focusing on maintaining consistent splits in future races could further enhance her performance.