Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Carisa Smith #18505 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 Effort with Variable Splits Carisa Smith participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon's Half Marathon event. She maintained a solid performance with an overall time of 2:12:52, securing the 904th spot in her gender category. Her average pace across the distance was 10:08 min/mile, demonstrating consistent effort over the 13.1 miles. Starting strong with her first mile at 8:38 min/mile, she experienced variations in pace as the race progressed. Early strength was noteworthy as seen in the third mile, completed in 8:07 min/mile, contrasting with the slower paced eighth mile at 13:09 min/mile. Her performance held solid ground in her division, finishing 153rd out of the F35-39 category. Continued focus on maintaining mid-race pace could enhance overall placement and finish times. As a debut in our records, Carisa's results reflect a commendable foundation to further hone pacing strategies and progress through subsequent races.