Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Becky Hanson #16555 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 with a Strong Finish Becky Hanson had a consistent performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Her overall time was 2:03:11, with an average pace of 9:24 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Consistency was evident in her splits, particularly between miles 2 and 12, where her pace fluctuated minimally between 8:49 and 9:43 min/mile. Notably, her strongest split was at mile 5, clocking in at 9:04 min/mile. In the F55-59 division, Becky placed 18th, showing a steady performance among her peers. Compared to previous half marathons, her elapsed time improved from 2:08:42 at the 2024 Mesa Marathon. She was part of Team World Vision, contributing to team efforts with her determined running. Becky might benefit from exploring ways to maintain or enhance speed for mile splits in future events.