Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Aaron McClellan #17437 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 Pacing with Key Improvement Opportunities Aaron McClellan maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course in 3:29:20. His overall pace was 15:58 min/mile. Notably, his fastest split was the first mile with a pace of 14:23 min/mile, while mile two mirrored this consistency. This indicates a solid start strategy. The midpoint of the race, represented by the fifth split, saw the split pace decrease to 15:32 min/mile, suggesting fatigue factors affecting performance as the race progressed. As the race went on, the seventh mile saw a notable slow pace of 16:23 min/mile, reflecting the need for endurance training. Despite this, Aaron showed a recovery in the eighth mile with an improved split pace of 15:44 min/mile. Finishing in field rankings of 3323rd overall and 218th in his division (M25-29), focusing on maintaining speed and minimizing slowdowns could enhance future performances. Keep working on endurance and pacing strategies in training.