Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jenni Keagbine #12145 Race: 2025 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Persistence and Consistency Shine Through In the 2025 Mesa Marathon, Jenni Keagbine from Portland, Oregon, demonstrated persistence and endurance throughout the race. With a final time of 6:29:50 and an average pace of 14:52 min/mile, Jenni offered a noteworthy performance at the age of 60. She participated alongside 3624 total participants, finishing 33rd in her division (F60-64) and 1156th among female competitors. Jenni kicked off the marathon with an impressive start, particularly maintaining a steady pace through the early miles with split times of 11:37 min/mile and 11:40 min/mile in the first two miles. Notably, she managed to speed up temporarily during mile 5 with a 15:32 min/mile split. As she progressed, there was a shift toward a more consistent pace in the second half, averaging between 14:50 to 16:40 min/mile, which could be a potential area to refine further. Steady pacing can improve her final time in future races. Keep focusing on consistency and endurance!