Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Vijaya Potluri #13301 Race: 2025 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Steady Progress with Consistent Splits Vijaya demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the race in 4:54:08 with an average pace of 11:13 min/mile. The split times varied slightly, starting the first mile with a 9:06 min/mile and gradually transitioning to a 12:01 min/mile by mile 26. Notably, her strong finish after mile 6 with a 9:24 min/mile split highlights her ability to maintain energy for the final phases. Her commitment to the event reflects in maintaining positioning, securing 881st place among females out of 3624 participants, and 143rd in her division. A comparison with previous half marathon performances suggests an improvement in endurance over longer distances. However, Vijaya might find additional gains by focusing on consistent pacing across early marathon splits. Emphasizing training on pace consistency and endurance over varied distances could enhance her overall performance in future races. As part of the "East Valley Runners," she can tap into team support for further progression.