Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jessica Cowart #20815 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.

Steady Progression Through the Course Jessica Cowart, representing Gilbert, AZ, competed in the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K event. Her overall time was 1:31:35, maintaining a pace of 14:46 min/mile throughout. Jessica started strong with her first mile at a 13:54 min/mile pace, which was her fastest segment. Her subsequent split times showed a slight increase, with her fifth mile being the slowest at 15:35 min/mile. She concluded the race in 1485th place overall out of 2107 participants and was 55th in her division of F50-54. Comparing her performance to last year's 2024 Mesa Marathon, Jessica's time was slightly slower, showing a 47-second increase. Her overall placing shifted down, yet her divisional rank remained consistent at 55th. Focusing on maintaining her initial pacing consistency in later splits could enhance performance. Nevertheless, Jessica's dedication to the event and her team, Just Move It, remains commendable. Keep up the effort and continue refining your pacing strategy!