Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Keri-Ann Rugg #18238 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.

Sustained Consistency and Strong Finish Keri-Ann Rugg displayed a commendable consistency in her pacing during the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Starting with an 8:33 min/mile pace for the first mile, she quickly accelerated in the second mile to 7:34 min/mile. Her fastest mile was the thirteenth, finishing with a remarkable 6:55 min/mile pace. Throughout the 13.1 miles, Keri-Ann maintained an impressive average pace of 7:40 min/mile. Performance-wise, she placed 203rd out of female participants and 42nd in her division (F35-39), highlighting a strong competitive effort in a large field of 3,859 participants. Improvements in placement were notable towards the end, moving from 602nd to 522nd overall between the 7th and 8th mile. Joining the Mercuria Running team evidently paid off, as demonstrated by her strategic pacing and strong finish, positioning her among the top-tier in her division. Focus on sustaining a strong start similar to her finish could potentially enhance future performance.