Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Meribeth Hall #11656 Race: 2025 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Consistent Performance in Division F50-54 Meribeth Hall maintained stability throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon with an average pace clocking in at 8:21 minutes per mile, resulting in a finish time of 3:38:51. Notably, Meribeth placed 6th in the F50-54 division, a commendable position considering her age category, among a total of 3624 participants. Her splits varied, with the fastest split at mile 19 (7:54 min/mile) and another strong finish at mile 26 (8:04 min/mile), demonstrating strategic effort in the latter stages of the race. While her average pace reflected a slight drop compared to her 3:28:25 personal best in the 2024 Mesa Marathon, she made consistent improvements in the last few splits this year. Given these results, focusing on sustaining pace in between miles 13 and 15 could further enhance her overall performance. Her participation with "Boston Buddies" continues to support her strong presence in the running community.