Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: ADRIANA I LOPEZ CONTRERAS #17274 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.

Notable Improvement in Pace and Division Adriana I. Lopez Contreras demonstrated commendable performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. She completed the race in 1:49:44, achieving an average pace of 8:22 min/mile. Notably, she showed significant improvement from her previous performance in 2024, where she had an average pace of 8:36 min/mile. This year, her placement improved across multiple categories: 884th overall and 342nd among female participants. Among her division F35-39, she secured 69th place, a jump from 85th the previous year, showcasing advancement within her age group. Adriana maintained consistency throughout the race, with more stable paces in later miles compared to last year. An interesting observation is her split between miles 9 and 10, where her pace slightly dropped to 9:11 min/mile. Working on maintaining a consistent pace through the later stages could enhance results further. Overall, her performance reflects solid improvement and a promising trajectory.