Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Don Cox #10948 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.

Consistent Start with Room to Build Don Cox completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon clocking in at 6:00:48. Starting strong with a 10:27 minute per mile pace for the first mile, his pace slowed by the halfway mark, reaching a 12:12 at mile six. Despite this increase in individual split times, Don maintained a consistent overall strategy showing steady determination throughout the race. Don placed 132nd in his division (M50-54), showing competitive performance within his age bracket. His average pace was 13:46 minutes per mile. Observations indicate opportunities to work on maintaining the earlier splits consistently over longer distances, which could help in regaining and sustaining the initial pacing. Emphasis on increasing endurance could potentially improve the overall finishing time. Keep pushing through, Don, and let's focus on consistent pacing improvements for your next race!