Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Lorenia Halvorsen #16536 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 Shows Strong Run Strategy Lorenia Halvorsen from Mesa, AZ, completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in 2:15:19 with an average pace of 10:19 min/mile. Representing the Las Sendas Run Bike Tri Club, Lorenia demonstrated a particularly strong start, clocking a 10:26 first mile split. She gradually picked up speed, boasting her fastest split between miles 2 and 3 at 9:02 min/mile, showcasing the ability to maintain a consistent effort through the first half of the race. In the context of her age group, Lorenia placed 38th in the F55-59 division, 955th among females, and 2034th overall out of 3859 participants, indicating significant competition and participation levels. During the race, her performance was particularly noticeable in the steady pacing maintained across the final 3 miles with splits staying remarkably close to her early pace. For future races, examining the pacing of the second half of the course could be beneficial.