Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Georgie Rutherford #18245 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 Pacing and Strong Finish Georgie Rutherford completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an impressive overall time of 1:28:16, maintaining a commendable average pace of 6:44 minutes per mile. Notably, Georgie excelled in the F40-44 division, achieving a rankings high of 1st place at mile 12. Georgie displayed impressive consistency across all splits, with notable speed increases at miles 3 and 6, running those segments at 6:33 and 6:22 per mile, respectively. Strategically, Georgie managed her pace adjustments well, despite a slightly slower split time of 7:04 at mile 10. In the overall field, she secured 234th out of 3,859 total participants and placed 73rd among female competitors. Joining the Long Run Collective team, her impressive effort and results highlight her competitive spirit and potential for future races. For upcoming events, focusing on maintaining those faster splits consistently could further enhance her performance, specifically in the latter stages of the race.