Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Mark Tucker #18826 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 Effort with Strategic Pacing in Half Marathon Mark maintained a steady pace throughout the race, reflecting a strategic approach to his splits. His average pace of 11:33 min/mile demonstrates consistency, with minimal variation. Notably, his fastest split was in the third mile, clocking in at 10:03 min/mile, indicating a strong early push. After this peak, his pace slowed slightly, yet remained remarkably consistent around the 11-minute mark for most of the race. In the male 60-64 division, Mark held a position within the top 50, achieving a division place of 50th. His strongest division placing occurred in the first mile at 23rd. The final few splits saw a gradual increase in time, with the last mile being the slowest at 13:53 min/mile. Focusing on maintaining earlier split paces could enhance performance in future races. The consistency in pace, despite the gradual slow down, is commendable. The team "I made you a mixed tape" certainly represented well in this event.