Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Megan Hepner #16658 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 Improvement in Consistent Performance Megan Hepner demonstrated a solid performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, covering 13.1 miles in a final time of 2:20:20, achieving an average pace of 10:42 min/mile. Of the 3859 participants, Megan finished 2245th overall, and 1083rd among females, impressively breaking into the top half of her division at 148th in the F40-44 category. Her pace continually improved as she progressed, showcasing strategic race execution. Analyzing her mile splits, Megan displayed consistent pacing with a remarkable finish. Starting the race at an 11:43 min/mile pace, she increased her speed, hitting her fastest mile at an impressive 8:22 min/mile by her final mile. This indicates strong endurance and energy management. Consider maintaining this pacing strategy with even pacing in the middle sections for future races, as it could further benefit overall placement and personal records. Well done, Megan, keep up the excellent work with the SWET team!