Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Ryan Barron #10406 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.

Steady Pacing with a Strong Start and Finish Ryan Barron competed in the 2025 Mesa Marathon and finished with a time of 3:56:56 over the 26.2-mile race, achieving an average pace of 9:02 min/mile. Notably, Ryan maintained a solid performance throughout the marathon, especially from miles 7 through 11, where he consistently clocked an 8:30 min/mile pace. His ability to start strong was evident with the initial mile completed in 8:16, demonstrating his readiness at the onset. In terms of race placement, Ryan placed 1451st overall out of 3624 participants, 999th among male runners, and 180th in his division (M30-34). After an initial strong pace, the second half showed some variation, with split times ranging from 9:07 to 10:16 min/mile. To enhance his performance, focusing on sustaining the early pace in the later stages could be beneficial. Overall, Ryan showcased commendable endurance and pacing strategy throughout the event.