Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Ella Bruce #15578 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 Pace with Strategic Improvements Ella Bruce ran the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 2:44:37 and maintaining an average pace of 12:33 min/mile. Notably, her first split was at an impressive pace of 12:03 min/mile, ranking her at place 806 in the Female category. Consistency was evident as Ella remained within a relatively narrow range of split paces between 11:35 and 13:38 min/mile, showing initiative to adapt mid-race. Ella's total placement was 2,862 out of 3,859 participants, placing 1,481 in the Female category and 135 among females aged 19-24. She demonstrated a strategic improvement around mile 3 with a noteworthy pace of 11:35 min/mile, her fastest split. Future races may benefit from focusing on maintaining this momentum throughout. Keep up the teamwork with the Bruce Crew for continued support and further improvement in specific sections.