Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Philippa Bowden #15518 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 with Speedy Finish Philippa Bowden demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, maintaining a strong average pace of 5:32 min/mile across the 13.1 miles. Notably, her final three miles saw significant acceleration, with her 13th mile clocking in at an impressive 4:55 min/mile. These splits positioned her comfortably in the top ranks, finishing 51st overall out of 3,859 participants and 6th in the females' category. Her performance in the F25-29 division was particularly noteworthy, placing 2nd. Key phases in her race included a strong split between miles 2 and 3 with a time of 5:20, and her swiftest mile at the end. Philippa's alternating pacing between a few of the miles, such as miles 4 and 6, where her pace increased and decreased slightly, highlights potential areas to focus on for even more consistent pace management in future races. Keep building on that strong finish!