Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Andrew Tario #18709 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 Performance and Improved Pace Andrew Tario exhibited an impressive performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a notable finishing time of 1:06:46. This equates to a solid pace of 5:05 min/mile, representing a significant improvement over his previous efforts, such as the 5:15 min/mile pace at the 2022 Mesa Marathon. His performance showed strong consistency, particularly in the latter stages; for example, his split times from miles 5 to 6 were particularly impressive with times of 4:56 and 4:53. Strategically, Andrew demonstrated excellent pacing with notable splits, such as mile 13's swift 4:44. Starting with a strong pace of 5:11 in the first mile, he maintained a consistent split pace, climbing as high as 8th place overall at mile 8. Consider focusing on maintaining the momentum evident in the earlier stages to optimize energy expenditure across all distances to maintain a top position. Overall, this race reflects significant progress.