Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Monica Salcido #19693 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, Noticeable Improvement Monica Salcido demonstrated a commendable performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, achieving an overall time of 2:05:03 for the 13.1-mile half marathon. Maintaining an average pace of 9:32 min/mile, Monica's splits revealed a steady and consistent effort throughout the race. Her fastest mile was completed in 8:45, with a noteworthy finish strong at a pace of 9:11 for the final mile. Monica's placement reflects a consistent performance across her division, finishing 131st among her division peers. Comparing her result to last year's Mesa Marathon, Monica improved her time by nearly four minutes and her average pace by 18 seconds per mile. Despite facing competition from a larger pool of participants, her overall, gender, and divisional placements showed marked progress. Continued focus on maintaining her speed at the early miles while conserving energy could help Monica shave additional time in future races. Keep building on this strong foundation!