Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Prakash Vemula #22251 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.

Strong Finish with A Consistent Pace Prakash Vemula maintained a consistent improvement in pace during the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K event. Starting with an 11:06 min/mile pace for the first mile, he increased his speed incrementally with each mile, reaching an 8:54 min/mile split in the final mile. Notably, his overall pace settled at 10:10 min/mile, demonstrating a strategic approach to even-paced running. This effort placed him 358th out of 1050 men and 43rd in the Male 45-49 division out of 120 competitors. Throughout the race, Prakash's strategy was evident as he shaved off time with each subsequent mile. The final mile was his fastest, indicating strong endurance and a well-executed race strategy. He finished with a total time of 1:03:04, competing in a local event with 2107 participants. A focus on maintaining and further reducing the early mile splits could contribute to even more significant enhancements in future races. Keep building on this strong performance!