Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Ava Cassidy #15706 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 with Mid-Race Acceleration Ava Cassidy delivered a steady performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon half marathon event. Her splits showed a positive progression; she started with an 8:53 min/mile pace for the first mile and gradually increased her speed, achieving her fastest pace of 7:26 min/mile by the third mile. Midway through the race, her pace stabilized around the 7:57 min/mile mark, a pace she maintained consistently through to the finish. Ava's overall time was 1:44:10 for the 13.1-mile course, with an average pace of 7:57 min/mile. This reflects an improvement, considering her prior marathon pace of 9:11 min/mile. Ava's overall placing was 672 out of 3,859 participants, showing competitiveness in a large field. Notably, she ranked 247th in the female category and 53rd in the division for females aged 30-34. Ava's performance indicates a well-managed race strategy with a consistent pace, particularly in the latter stages. Focus on maintaining initial momentum could deliver even stronger results.