Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Julie Tary #22160 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 Gains in Speed and Strategy Julie Tary demonstrated impressive consistency and improvement in the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. Her overall elapsed time was 1:16:42 with an average pace of 12:22 minutes per mile. Julie showed a notable progression through her splits, where she improved from a 12:59 pace in the first mile to a faster 10:44 pace by the final mile. This indicates effective pacing and strategy throughout the race. Her placement within her age division (F60-64) was 32nd out of a large field, which is commendable. Comparing this 10K performance to her previous race, the 2023 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, Julie has improved her pacing significantly, dropping her pace from 13:48 minutes per mile. This improvement suggests a solid training regimen has paid off. While her pace varied slightly in the middle stages, her overall progress in the race and comparison to previous performances is noteworthy. Continuing to build on this trajectory could yield even greater results in future races.