Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Brian MacMillan #23444 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.

Pacing Strategy Shifts Near Race End Brian MacMillan completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K, representing team #beavictor. Over 6.2 miles, he recorded an overall time of 1:31:58 with an average pace of 14:50 min/mile. Notably, a strong finish was demonstrated in the last two splits, improving split times from 16:02 to 13:05 min/mile by mile 5. His overall placement was 1498 out of 2107 participants, ranking 664th in gender and 84th in his division. Compared to his previous 10K performance in the 2024 Mesa Marathon, Brian's finishing time showed a slight increase from 1:28:32. Attention to pacing mid-race might help in maintaining a steady pace throughout. His race position improved towards the end, indicating a strong finish. Consistency during miles 3 and 4 may further enhance total time. With adept adjustments, his race tactics are promising for future improvement.