Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Linda Pasquella #17848 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 Division Highlights Linda demonstrated commendable consistency in her pacing throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon half marathon. Notable was her performance in the F55-59 division, where she maintained a strong presence, even securing a top 4 spot during the first mile with an 8:34 min/mile pace. Her fastest split occurred between 5 and 6 miles, clocking a 7:57 min/mile pace. While Linda finished 11th in her division, some improvements in her later splits could enhance her overall placement. Her pace slightly slowed in the 10th mile with a 9:18 min/mile split. Exploring strategies to maintain earlier splits, even in later stages, could bring down the overall finish time from 1:51:25. Overall, given her consistent performance and strong division placements, adjustments in pacing during the last few miles could further elevate her race outcomes.