Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Amy Bauer #10420 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.

A Steady Marathon Performance with Consistent Pacing Amy Bauer, from Tucson, AZ, completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon with an elapsed time of 4:05:03, showing a consistent overall pace of 9:21 min/mile for the 26.2-mile course. Notably, her first half was faster, maintaining sub-8:00 min/mile paces, particularly during the first three miles. She showed strength at the start with a first-mile split of 7:31, but experienced a gradual pace increase, reaching 11:06 min/mile by mile 23. Throughout the race, Amy's placement was steady. She finished 85th in the F40-44 division, moving from 17th at the first mile, gradually adjusting as the race progressed. Across her previous marathons, she managed to improve her pace from the 2023 Mesa Marathon but slowed compared to her 2024 performance of 3:50:43. Consider focusing on pacing consistency for the later stages to improve future race outcomes. Keep up the great work!