Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Nicholas Weitekamp #14411 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.

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Nicholas demonstrated steady pacing in the 2025 Mesa Marathon with an average pace of 8:45 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Notable pacing was observed at mile 17 with a swift 7:56 min/mile split, reflecting his strategic effort as the race progressed. Despite fluctuations, he maintained strong splits, notably finishing mile 26 in 7:52 min/mile. Nicholas finished with a time of 3:49:24, placing 863rd among males and securing 119th in his age division of M40-44 out of 3624 participants. His performance showcased the ability to maintain a consistent pace, offering an opportunity to focus on mile stability for even faster results. Emphasizing consistent pacing and perhaps aiming for slight negative splits could further improve his next race endeavor. Keep building on these strong intervals, as this approach holds promise for even greater performance.