Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jori Galles #16338 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.

Remarkable Progress and Determination Jori Galles showcased impressive progress at the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Her final time was 1:18:34, clocking an average pace of 5:59 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. This significant improvement from her previous half marathon time of 1:23:37 reflects substantial advancement in her training regime. Jori finished 96th overall among 3,859 participants, securing the 19th place in the female category and 9th in the F25-29 division. Her split times indicate a strong, consistent effort with a standout third mile at 5:44 min/mile, her fastest. Notably, her finishing mile of 5:24 min/mile demonstrated a powerful kick. Encouragingly, Jori exhibited endurance and maintained a competitive pace throughout. To further augment her performance, enhancing early-race speed might help maintain sharper placements within her division. Her progression signifies dedication and bodes well for future races.