Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Debbie Vessey #18914 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 Middle-Paced Performance with Consistent Splits Debbie Vessey delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. The event featured 3,859 participants, with Debbie placing 866th overall, 333rd among female competitors, and notably 6th in her division, F55-59. Her finishing time was 1:49:22, achieving an overall pace of 8:20 min/mile. Starting strong, her paces varied slightly but showcased her ability to maintain a consistent effort throughout the race. Debbie's splits reveal a strategic execution with improvements as the race progressed. Her seventh mile was the slowest at 8:39 min/mile, while her eleventh mile marked a swift 7:57 min/mile. The final split, faster at 7:50 min/mile, indicates a solid finishing kick. It could be beneficial for future races to aim for a steady increase in pace in the middle stages, as seen in miles 1 through 6, which would capitalize on her strong finish. Keep refining this pacing strategy with each race.