Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Naomi Peterson #17919 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 Pace and Strong Finish Naomi Peterson completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a final time of 2:17:39, maintaining an average pace of 10:30 min/mile. Naomi's performance remained consistent, with her fastest pace recorded at 9:55 min/mile during mile 3. She exhibited a steady improvement throughout, noticeably picking up during the later segments of the race. Her strongest finish came at mile 13 with a split time of 10:06, indicating a solid end to her race. Naomi placed 98th in her division (F19-24) out of numerous competitors, showcasing her competitiveness. Her overall rank was 2145 out of 3859 participants, and she secured 1022nd place in the female category. Naomi's journey through the half marathon provides a foundation to further develop race strategies aimed at sustaining speed across all segments. Continual focus on pacing can enhance her performance even further in future events.