Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jovan Williams #19053 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.

Steady Performance with Incremental Pace Adjustments Jovan Williams from Dallas, Texas, ran the 2025 Mesa Marathon half marathon with a consistent overall pace of 10:24 min/mile. He completed the race in 2:16:26. Notably, Jovan showed adaptability by adjusting his pace around mile 6, where his split pace improved to 9:40 min/mile, which was his fastest segment. Throughout the race, Jovan skillfully maintained a pace within a 46-second range, demonstrating strong pacing consistency. Throughout the race, his placement in the M30-34 division varied but typically remained mid-pack, peaking at 157th place early on. Notably, the 8th mile saw an improvement in his overall ranking. Focusing on sustaining an even stronger pace in the latter stages could provide further improvements. Keep building on your solid foundation and pacing strategy, and consider incorporating targeted speed workouts to enhance your performance in future races.