Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Katie Grifffith #16467 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 Start with a Focused Finish Katie Griffith from San Tan Valley demonstrated a strong performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Covering the 13.1-mile distance in 2:02:38, she maintained a consistent pace throughout the race, averaging 9:21 minutes per mile. Katie's race opened with an impressive 8:32 minute mile, showing her initial energy and readiness. Her pace remained relatively steady through the early miles, notably dropping to 7:50 minutes per mile in the third mile, a highlight of her run. The latter half of the race saw a gradual slowing of pace, ending with a 10:01 minute mile in the final mile. Despite this slowdown, she successfully completed the race, placing 24th in her division (F15-18) among the 3859 participants. Katie's pacing in the early stages was promising. One area to consider adjusting might be maintaining the early pace through the later miles to enhance her overall time and placing. Keep up the focus and determination.