Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Kodi Kleven #17026 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 and Strong Finish Secure Impressive Division Placement Kodi Kleven delivered an impressive race performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Her overall time was 1:14:12, with an average pace of 5:39 min/mile, placing her 65th overall out of 3859 participants, and securing 10th place among the female competitors. Impressively, Kodi clinched 2nd place in the F30-34 division. Notably, her fastest mile split was 5:05, which occurred during her final split, showcasing incredible energy management throughout the race. Analyzing her splits, Kodi demonstrated outstanding consistency and finished strongly. Except for a slight dip at mile 4, she maintained a robust pace, with most miles near or under 5:55 min/mile. This strategic pacing not only led to an improved personal record compared to previous races but also reflected a marked improvement in elapsed time and division placement over the years. Focus on maintaining consistent splits and strategizing race plans could help Kodi continue to enhance her impressive racing record.