Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jennifer Pereira #17872 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.

Steady Performance with a Strong Finish Jennifer Pereira of Chandler, AZ, demonstrated consistent pacing through the 2025 Mesa Marathon half marathon. Starting with a pace of 10:05 min/mile, she gradually found her rhythm, reducing her pace over the race. Notable improvements were seen at Mile 3 with a 9:11 min/mile pace, and a strong finish at Mile 13 with her fastest split of 8:56 min/mile. Her overall pace settled at 9:39 min/mile. Finishing in the top 44% of her division (F45-49), Jennifer managed to hold her position well, consistently ranking within the 60s to 70s in her age group. Her placement of 68th in the division, 755th among females, and 1675th overall out of 3859 participants highlights a solid effort. Staying steady and finding opportunities to push the pace, particularly towards the end, can continue to enhance her performance. Great work maintaining consistency and ending on a high note!