Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Yi-cheng Chuang #10846 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 Starts, Challenges Toward the End Yi-cheng Chuang displayed consistency in the early sections of the 2025 Mesa Marathon. His initial splits demonstrated a steady pace around the 9:20 - 9:45 min/mile mark. At Mile 1, he maintained a pace of 9:17 min/mile, and through to Miles 2 and 3, he maintained splits of 9:37 and 9:33 min/mile. However, his performance started to wane slightly as the race progressed, going from a pace of 9:28 min/mile at Mile 4 to 10:40 min/mile by Mile 26. Yi-cheng finished with an overall time of 4:39:40, averaging a pace of 10:40 min/mile. While his splits showed a gradual slowdown, especially after Mile 18, he has demonstrated the potential for pacing improvement based on his past performances. A notable area to address is managing fatigue in the latter half of the race, as this could help in regaining his previous marathon performance levels. Keep focusing on training for endurance and late-race strength.