Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: David Nehf #17659 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 Effort With Varying Pace David Nehf, representing the Bad Knees Bears, completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a time of 2:33:29, averaging an 11:42 min/mile pace. The early stages of the race saw steady pacing, with the first three miles averaging around or below 10:46 min/mile. Notably, David's fastest split occurred during Mile 3 with a 9:59 min/mile pace, suggesting a proactive start. David achieved substantial consistency mid-race from Mile 5 to Mile 7, maintaining a pace slightly above 10:44 min/mile. However, Mile 8 recorded a significant increase to 14:22 min/mile, impacting overall speed. Despite this, he maintained a moderate pace for the remainder, indicating strong endurance. Finishing 1317th among male participants offers insight on field competitiveness. Encourage strategic pacing adjustments to bolster performance in future events, aiming to reduce pace variability and sustain faster segments like those seen in early and mid-race splits.