Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Leah Jehning #23930 Race: 2025 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Steady and Consistent for the Long Run Leah Jehning finished the 2025 Mesa Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:50:31, covering the 26.2-mile distance at an overall pace of 11:05 min/mile. Her placement was 2468th overall out of 3624 participants, with a position of 861st in her gender category and 71st in her age division (F19-24). Notably, Leah maintained a consistent pace throughout, with her early miles averaging around 9:24 to 9:45 min/mile. Analyzing her splits, Leah showed consistency in her pacing, beginning with a strong first mile of 9:24 min/mile. Her fastest split was at mile 7 with a 9:02 min/mile, which is commendable. The later miles showed an expected decrease in pace, but her consistent performance in the initial and middle sections indicates good endurance. As a coach, focusing on maintaining that early pace in later miles could enhance her overall time in future races. Well done, Leah!