Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Kate Schlickman #18322 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 Progress with a Strong Finish Kate demonstrated a consistent performance throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon, maintaining an overall pace of 8:49 min/mile. Notably, her splits showed improvement as the race progressed. She started with a 9:23 min/mile pace at mile one and ended with an impressive 8:02 min/mile pace for the final mile. This indicates a good strategy of reserving energy for a strong finish. Kate completed the half marathon in 1:55:34, placing 59th in her division (F40-44) out of 3859 participants. She held a stable position within her gender category, ranking 454th overall in the female division. To enhance her performance in future races, continued focus on pacing strategies might be beneficial, particularly at the start, to optimize her overall time and division placement. Overall, her commitment and strategic progress throughout the race were commendable. Keep building on this momentum!