Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Nizar Sweileh #18663 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.

Strong Finish with Swift Closing Splits Nizar Sweileh, participating in the 2025 Mesa Marathon half marathon, provided an impressive performance with a final elapsed time of 1:11:06. Nizar's pacing was consistent, with the fastest split at mile 12 clocking 4:55, contributing to an average pace of 5:25 min/mile. Notably, strong closing miles enhanced his overall standing, finishing 40th out of 3,859 total participants and 13th in his division for males aged 25-29. His performance showed variation: a brisk 5:04 split at mile 6 but a challenging 11:48 split at mile 9. Despite this, Nizar markedly recovered with commendable closing efforts, ultimately regaining momentum. Maintaining consistency in energy distribution earlier in the race could be beneficial for future events. His ability to finish strong, representing McKirdy Trained team, highlights the potential for further advancement in pacing strategy. Keep up the great work and focus on pacing consistency.