Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Nathan Charrois #15740 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 Performance with Notable Improvements Nathan Charrois, 36, from Edmonton, delivered a solid performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, finishing with an elapsed time of 1:37:27 and a pace of 7:26 min/mile. This race saw Nathan cover 13.1 miles, steadily maintaining a pace close to his opening mile time, except for a slower split at mile 10 of 8:13 min/mile. Notably, he picked up speed in the final mile, achieving a split pace of 6:46 min/mile, which is an excellent way to finish strong. His movement through the field, advancing his placement from 314 in the first split to 465 overall, suggests strategic pacing adjustments throughout the race. Comparing his current event with his previous races, Nathan showed an improvement from his 2023 performance where his time was 1:38:56, pacing 7:33 min/mile. While his 2024 race was faster overall at 1:32:01, the 2025 event marked a steady comeback, as evident from his split improvements and final burst of speed. Maintaining consistency in his pace and executing a strong finish showcases Nathan’s tactical race execution, continuing his trend of strong performances.