Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jacob Morris #17605 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 Final Sprint in Half Marathon Jacob Morris displayed commendable consistency in his pacing during the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. He completed the race with a total time of 1:58:55, averaging a pace of 9:04 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Jacob showed endurance and control with a notable performance in the latter part of the race, displaying resilience and determination in the final mile with an 8:43 min/mile split. His performance in the M19-24 division had him maintaining a solid position despite a vast pool of competitors. A review of his race splits indicates a strong start with a first mile at 9:45 min/mile, followed by consistent improvement, reaching an impressive stride mid-race with split times in the 8:29-9:21 min/mile range. Consider evaluating the pacing strategy for early miles to optimize overall performance, but your ability to pick up the pace and finish strong is promising. Keep building on this foundation for future races.