Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Marysol Contreras #23127 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 Pace with Strong Middle Splits Marysol Contreras demonstrated a steady performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the half marathon with an overall time of 2:56:06. Her average pace was 13:26 min/mile, covering 13.1 miles. Notably, Mary's performance peaked between miles 2 and 3 with her fastest paces of 12:06 and 11:36 min/mile, respectively. This mid-race strength suggests potential for targeted training in maintaining pace consistency through the latter stages of the race. Marysol's final placement was 3052nd overall out of 3859 participants, and she ranked 1600th among female competitors. In her age division, F40-44, she finished 208th. Her pacing dipped towards the race's end, with the last three miles averaging above 15-minute miles. Focusing on endurance and pacing strategies during the latter parts of her runs could help in reducing fatigue and improving finish times in future races. Overall, Mary's effort provided a solid base from which to build.