Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Dylan Turner #14215 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 Some Late Challenges Dylan Turner showcased consistent pacing throughout the Mesa Marathon 2025, maintaining an average pace close to the 10-minute mile mark for the majority of the course. Noteworthy is his initial pace of 9:25 min/mile for the first mile, suggesting he started strong. By the halfway mark, his pace shifted slightly, with the 13th mile being completed in 13:15 min/mile, indicating a potential challenge at that point. As the race progressed, Dylan's pace fluctuated, settling into an average of 11:19 min/mile over the entire 26.2 miles. This performance placed him 2551st overall, 1649th among male participants, and 198th within his M19-24 division, out of a total of 3624 participants. Focusing on maintaining steadier splits towards the latter half of the race could enhance stability and performance. Engaging in focused endurance training might offer benefits in similar races moving forward. Keep up the effort, Dylan!