Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Braden Ure #18854 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 Pacing with a Strong Finish Braden Ure participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, showcasing a strong and consistent performance. His average pace was 7:51 min/mile across the 13.1-mile course. He demonstrated a particularly strong finish with his 13th mile being his fastest at 6:53 min/mile, indicating strategic energy reserves and strength in the final stretch. Braden maintained an upward trend in placement, improving his division rank by the end of the race, finishing 36th in the M19-24 division out of a total of 3859 participants. Split analysis reveals steadiness in pacing with minor fluctuations, such as a shift from a slower first mile at 8:35 min/mile to a more consistent range between 7:35 to 8:21 across most miles. The slight improvement in pace after the first split indicates a well-managed initial pace strategy. Focusing on maintaining a more consistent pace closer to his fastest splits could further enhance overall performance.