Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Christopher McNeely #17472 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.

Strong Consistency with Mid-Race Gains Christopher McNeely from Hampton, GA, performed consistently at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon event. Christopher maintained a steady pace, finishing the 13.1-mile race in 2:08:02 with an average pace of 9:46 min/mile. Notably, he showed mid-race strengths, particularly between the 2nd and 5th miles, where his pace was below 9 min/mile, peaking with an 8:29 min/mile split during the 3rd mile. Towards the later stages, there was a gradual pace slowdown, with the final mile pacing at 10:21 min/mile. Christopher ranked 943rd in his gender and 91st in the M19-24 division out of 3859 participants, illustrating the competitive nature of the event. Enhancing endurance towards the race's end could be beneficial. Overall, a strong effort and a good representation for the Atlanta Run Club. Keep focusing on pacing strategy and stamina to maintain speed in upcoming races.