Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Leslie Waller #20518 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 Success & Impressive Division Win Leslie Waller, a 41-year-old runner from Tempe, AZ, demonstrated excellent performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. She completed the race in 39:37, achieving an average pace of 6:23 min/mile. Notably, Leslie's prowess was most evident in the F40-44 division, where she secured 1st place, improving upon her 3rd-place divisional finishes in previous editions of the race. Her overall position was 49th out of 2107 participants and 12th among female runners. Leslie's splits showcase remarkable consistency and strength, particularly in the latter half of the race. She maintained a steady pace between 6:33 and 6:42 min/mile for the first four miles, and displayed an impressive surge in the final mile with a split pace of 5:36 min/mile. This indicates a powerful finish and strong race strategy. By focusing on maintaining this momentum in future races, Leslie can continue her successful trajectory and potentially improve her overall standings.