Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Mao-jen Chung #15768 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 Strong Start Mao-jen Chung completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon half marathon with a total time of 2:14:03, achieving an overall pace of 10:14 minutes per mile. Mao-jen began with a strong start, showing his potential in the early stages. His first three miles averaged around a 9:19-minute pace, with his fastest split at mile 3, clocking in at 8:12. After the early faster splits, Mao-jen settled into a more consistent pace. Despite some deceleration in the latter half, his performance remained steady. His splits varied, showing a gradual pace change. The 10th mile was the slowest at 11:25, suggesting possible fatigue onset. Out of 3859 total participants, he placed 1054th in the male category. There is a distinct opportunity for Mao-jen to align his earlier speed with his pacing in later distances. Focusing on sustaining energy throughout could help in maintaining a steadier pace throughout the entire race.