Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Ariel Gomez #16430 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 Competitive Division Finish Ariel Gomez recorded a total time of 1:52:09 at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Displaying a steady pace, Ariel's overall elapsed pace was 8:33 min/mile. Notably, the split pace improved in the second half of the race with a highlight at mile 6, completing it in 7:53, which was his fastest mile. Among the 3,859 participants, Ariel placed 984th overall and 62nd in the division M45-49. These results underline the competitive nature of his performance in his age group. Comparing it to previous races, there is a striking consistency in Ariel's performance. His overall time in 2025 was similar to his 2024 half marathon time of 1:51:54, which shows a reliable endurance capability. Looking at the split times, focusing on evenly-paced runs, such as the 8:14 and 8:04 paces recorded at miles 3 and 13, might help improve future race outcomes. Ariel's engagement with the Latinos Run Phoenix team suggests a supportive community for further advancements.