Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Paige Crandell #20838 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 Gains and a Strong Finish Mark the Mesa Marathon 10K Paige Crandell's performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K was highlighted by a consistent pace and strategic improvement. Starting with a first mile at 9:31, she progressively quickened her pace, culminating in a noteworthy final 1-mile split of 7:54. Paige's overall race pace averaged at 8:58 min/mile, a significant improvement from her previous race, where her average was 10:35 min/mile. Finishing with a total time of 55:40, Paige placed 6th in the F15-18 division. She showed notable improvement in her overall placement, ascending from 729th overall in 2022 to 338th overall this year. Her ability to maintain consistency and accelerate in the final stretch demonstrates both endurance and strategic pacing. Continued focus on building up the earlier mile speeds could yield even greater results in future events, given her evident progress and strong finish.