Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Irina Kranz #17054 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 Improvement and Strong Finish in Half Marathon Irina maintained a well-distributed pacing strategy throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, with notable improvement as the race progressed. Beginning with a 9:02 min/mile pace for the first mile, she impressively quickened to an 8:32 min/mile pace by mile six. The last segment of the race showcased her ability to accelerate with a final split at a strong 7:43 min/mile, marking her swiftest pace of the event. Overall, Irina demonstrated consistency and progression, leading to a noteworthy distance completion time of 1:50:57, benefitting her position of 928th overall out of 3859 participants. Her finishing position was 368th among females and 74th in the F35-39 division. For future events, sustaining the mid-race pace would be beneficial, and focusing on maintaining the strong finish can enhance overall performance even further. Keep building on that solid race strategy with Las Sendas Run Bike Tri Club for optimal growth and results.