Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Taylor Gordon #19738 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 Pacing with Strong Finish in Half Marathon Taylor Gordon showcased a consistent performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon's Half Marathon. With an overall race time of 1:34:39, Taylor maintained an average pace of 7:13 minutes per mile. The splits indicate a stable effort throughout, with a particularly strong finish in the last mile at a pace of 6:46. Taylor's performance placed her 137th among female participants and 31st in her F25-29 division. Taylor began the race with a steady pace, notably clocking her fastest split at mile 6 with a time of 6:40. Maintaining consistent pacing through most of the race, her positioning among female participants fluctuated between 133rd and 150th, reflecting resilience and endurance. The gradual improvements throughout suggest that Taylor could work on starting slightly stronger and perhaps maintaining these quicker accelerations earlier to enhance overall results. Keep building on this form for future races!