Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jaxon Allen #15165 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 Mid-Race Splits Highlight Performance Jaxon Allen completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an impressive time of 1:59:16, achieving an average pace of 9:06 min/mile. Representing his team, "Running for fun," Jaxon demonstrated a strong ability to maintain pace throughout the race, particularly reflected in his consistent mid-race splits. Notable splits include a swift 8:28 min/mile at mile 6 and again at mile 13, showcasing his endurance and ability to push towards the end. Jaxon's performance stood out with significant improvements after fluctuation in placements early in the race. His position ranged with a notable improvement at mile 12 moving from 1372nd to 1223rd overall. While his paces slightly varied, maintaining close to a 9-minute mile was commendable. Continued focus on split consistency could lead to even stronger results, particularly in optimizing mile pace to avoid late-race fatigue. Well done on a steady and commendable finish, Jaxon!