Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Vijay Siloju #22052 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 Effort with Notable Pace Adjustments Vijay from Gilbert, AZ participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K, delivering a consistent performance throughout. His overall time was 1:19:46, maintaining an average pace of 12:52 min/mile. Starting at a pace of 11:29 min/mile, he showed significant control over the initial mile. Vijay's splits indicate a gradual slowing, marking his slowest pace at 13:51 min/mile during the fifth mile, before improving to 12:49 min/mile in the final stretch. Vijay ranked 64th in the M40-44 division among 87 fellow competitors, concluding in 1248th place overall out of 2107 participants. His place shifted from 712th after the first mile to 1248th overall, signaling a need for pacing strategies in future races. Maintaining form in the latter stages could help minimize time drift and improve his impact in subsequent competitions. As part of the "Finishliners" team, Vijay's run underscores the potential for strategic pace management to enhance race outcomes.