Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Maddy Salazar #19311 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 Progression Through the Splits Marks Success Maddy Salazar from Scottsdale, AZ, delivered a steady performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon's Half Marathon. She completed the 13.1-mile event in 2:29:04, showcasing an impressive ability to maintain and even improve her pace as the race progressed. Starting out with a 13:15 min/mile pace in the first mile, Maddy significantly increased her speed over time, culminating in a final split pace of 10:35 min/mile for the last mile. Her final average pace was 11:22 min/mile. Throughout the race, Maddy consistently improved her positioning, moving from 2550th overall in the first mile to 2516th by the end, which shows steady advancement. Notably, her best division placement occurred during the later parts of the race, indicating strong endurance and pacing strategy. A focus on maintaining this upward momentum could yield even more remarkable results in future events.