Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Lilian Aguilar Zepeda #20535 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 Progress with a Strong Finish Lilian Aguilar Zepeda, representing Norteam Runners, demonstrated consistent pacing throughout her race at the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. Starting with a split pace of 12:49 min/mile for the first mile, she effectively improved her speed, achieving her fastest mile at a pace of 11:51 min/mile during the sixth mile. Her overall finishing time was 1:17:19, marking an average pace of 12:28 min/mile across the 6.2-mile course. Her positioning remained stable with a finish in the 40-44 age division at 70th place, and among female participants, she ranked 601st out of 2107 total runners. Lilian's efforts were notable with a consistent improvement in her split times, and a particularly impressive surge in speed towards the end is commendable. A focus on pacing strategies could help maintain or increase speed in earlier sections of the race. Great job on showing persistence and grit throughout the event.