Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Allie Ostrander #17806 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.

Strong Finish with Top Divisional Placement Allie demonstrated impressive performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. She maintained a consistent pace, finishing with an overall time of 1:11:10 and an average pace of 5:25 min/mile. Notably, Allie secured the top spot in the F25-29 division, standing out among her peers. Her strongest split came during the final leg of the race, where she accelerated to a pace of 4:41 min/mile, showcasing her ability to finish strong. Observing her splits, Allie's pacing was consistent, with her pace oscillating slightly around the 5:30 min/mile mark. The third and sixth miles were particularly strong, with paces of 5:10 and 5:04 min/mile respectively, which helped elevate her standing in the race. Maintaining this tempo throughout gives a solid foundation for future races. Continuous focus on sharpening the middle splits could further bolster her performance in the long term. Overall, an outstanding race with a great finish.