Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Celina Eklund #16130 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 Running with a Steady Pace Celina Eklund participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, showcasing a steady performance in the half marathon event. Her initial pace was set with an 11:11 min/mile, gradually improving to 10:24 min/mile at mile 3. By maintaining a consistent average pace of 11:22 min/mile, Celina was able to finish the event with an elapsed time of 2:28:58. Noteworthy is her mid-race performance, where she managed a sub-11-minute pace in miles 2 and 3, an encouraging sign of effective pacing strategy. In terms of overall placement, Celina secured spot number 2511 out of 3859 participants, and she was placed 1246th among female runners. Within her division, Female 30-34, she ranked 193rd. Consistency was also apparent in her mile splits, most notably mile 5 where she clocked a 11:03 min/mile. Future focus could be aimed at improving stamina towards the race's end to maintain the stronger pace witnessed earlier in the race.