Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Denise Hatcher #16604 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 Room for Strategic Growth Denise Hatcher completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a final time of 2:41:05, maintaining a consistent average pace of 12:17 min/mile. This performance placed her 73rd in her division of F55-59—a notable achievement against 3,859 total participants. Denise is a member of the 50 States Half Marathon Club, representing Mount Pleasant, SC with commitment. Her initial splits show a promising start, with her fastest mile at a pace of 11:22 min/mile recorded at mile 3. However, a gradual slowing trend was evident toward the latter third of the race, where split paces increased, peaking at 13:00 min/mile at mile 10. To optimize future races, consider focusing on the endurance aspect to maintain energy and speed in the latter miles. Maintaining a steady split pace could help sustain performance and possibly improve the finishing time in upcoming events.