Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Sachin Chavan #10816 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.

Sachin Maintains Strong Start, Consistent Finish Sachin Chavan completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon in a time of 3:58:46, averaging a pace of 9:06 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. His performance placed him 1503rd overall out of 3624 participants, ranking 1031st among male competitors and 109th in the M45-49 division. Notably, Sachin's early miles were strong, starting with a pace of 7:55 min/mile in the first mile. He maintained a sub-8:00 pace through the third mile, demonstrating a solid start. However, the pace began to fluctuate slightly after mile 5, and by mile 21, it settled around the 9:00 min/mile mark. His split of 11:01 min/mile in mile 21 suggests an opportunity to focus on sustaining pace through the later stages of the race. Overall, Sachin's participation contributed well to his team, FRC, showcasing consistent effort and determination throughout the marathon. With targeted pacing strategy, fine-tuning in the latter stages can further enhance future performances.