Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Abigail Peterson #17911 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 Performance with Opportunities for New Strategies Abigail Peterson maintained a consistent performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the half marathon in 2:33:28 with an overall pace of 11:42 min/mile. Her pacing showed consistency, with an initial steady pace of 10:57 min/mile and concluding splits averaging around 11:42 min/mile. Notably, her fastest split was recorded between miles 2 and 3 at 10:01 min/mile, illustrating potential for a strong start strategy in future races. Throughout the race, Abigail held her ground among her division of F25-29 years, finishing 202nd out of the competitors and 1334th among 3859 total participants. She demonstrated resilience, as seen by her steady progression through the race. One area for potential focus is the slight deceleration after the 7-mile mark, particularly the 14:22 min/mile split at mile 8. Greater emphasis on maintaining mid-race pacing could be advantageous for future events. Keep building on this solid foundation!