Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Sarah Carter #15678 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 Pace and Strong Finish Lead to Top 10 Gender Finish Sarah Carter delivered an impressive performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Completing the half marathon in 1:13:11, she maintained a commendable average pace of 5:35 min/mile. Among 3859 participants, Sarah secured a noteworthy 8th place finish in the female category. Particularly significant were her first and twelfth mile splits, both executed at a notable pace of 5:31 min/mile, showcasing her ability to maintain speed throughout key portions of the race. A highlight of Sarah's performance was her ability to keep her pace tight and efficient. In the first mile, her strong start was marked with a split time of 5:36, placing her 4th among female runners. Equally impressive was her resolve in the final miles, with her fastest split occurring in the last mile at 5:04. Suggest focusing on the middle segments, where the split times of 5:58 and 6:00 in miles 7 and 8 show slight slowdowns.