Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Crystal "Ms Lovely" Slater #20863 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.

Strong Finish with a Surprising Last Split Crystal "Ms Lovely" Slater delivered a noteworthy performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. Starting strong, her first mile clocked at 13:22 min/mile, positioning her 72nd in her division and 575th among females. Her pace saw a slight decline through mile 4, peaking at 14:18 min/mile. Despite this, she improved significantly in her final mile with an impressive 11:15 min/mile, indicating solid endurance. Overall, Ms Lovely completed the event with a steady average pace of 13:21 min/mile, finishing with a total time of 1:22:49. She placed 83rd in her division out of F40-44 participants and ranks 703rd among all female contenders. Focus on maintaining an earlier pace could enhance her overall positioning in future events. As a valuable team member of Black Girls RUN!, Crystal's performance shows potential for stronger finishes with consistent pacing throughout the race’s entirety.