Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Benjamin Petrakovitz #21823 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.

Consistent Progress with Opportunities for Growth Benjamin, aged 9, participated in the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K, representing the team "Finding Joy." He completed the race in 1:28:33, with an average pace of 14:17 min/mile. This performance places him 43rd in the M1-14 division, 644th among male participants, and 1424th overall out of 2107 participants. Each mile was timed as follows: 13:14, 13:20, 13:24, 14:35, 16:08, and 15:25. The first half of the race maintained consistency, with slight increases in time during later miles. Comparing Benjamin's performance to previous races, there's notable variability. His 2023 Mesa Marathon was completed in 1:37:58, and his 2024 race was faster at 1:23:42. While his current time shows a slowdown compared to 2024, maintaining a balanced effort across the race will lead to improvements. With a focus on consistency in later miles, Benjamin demonstrates promise for future competitions.