Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Kelly O'Hara #21712 Race: 2025 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Consistent Pacing and a Strong Finish in 2025 Kelly O'Hara, at 53, delivered a steady performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. She averaged a pace of 13:47 min/mile, completing the race in 1:25:31. There's a noteworthy consistency in her splits, with a remarkable 12:49 min/mile recorded in the final mile, reflecting endurance improvement even as fatigue set in. Her pacing slightly varied, notably around the 5-mile mark at 14:34 min/mile, allowing room for further strategic pacing analysis. Kelly's history shows a gradual adjustment in her race times, demonstrating resilience and dedication. Although this year's result was slightly more paced, compared to her best time in 2022 at 12:53 min/mile, there's been a consistent participation increase, now at 2107 total participants, indicating tougher competition. Focus on maintaining early pace consistency should prove beneficial in future outings.