Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Naphtali Moulton #17613 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.

Steady Momentum with Impressive Pacing Naphtali Moulton demonstrated consistent pacing during the 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon by finishing with an official time of 1:06:52. Averaging a pace of 5:06 min/mile over 13.1 miles, his performance saw an impressive peak in the third mile with a split time of 4:43. Despite some fluctuation in mid-race splits, including a slower 5:27 on mile 10, he concluded with a swift final mile at 4:42. Notably, Naphtali's strengths showed in maintaining strong placement overall, finishing 12th out of 3,859 total participants. His performance was most remarkable within his age group, where he ranked 6th in the M25-29 division. Excelling in demanding mid-race paces can be a key focus. Sarcastically, working on maintaining pace consistency, as demonstrated in his strongest miles, could be an area to ensure even stronger future performances.