Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Kai lun Chiu #20763 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.

Progressive Pace and Strong Finish Marks the Day Kai lun Chiu, competing in the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K, displayed a commendable closing strength as he navigated the course. His performance improved significantly over the race's duration. Notably, Kai lun started with a steady first mile clocked at 9:13 min/mile, then increased his pace by over two minutes for the final mile with an impressive 6:47 min/mile. From a strategic perspective, Kai lun's consistent advancement in the age division rankings from 10th to 8th speaks to his increasing momentum. Overall, he completed the race with a time of 52:39, averaging an 8:29 min/mile pace, positioning 8th in the M15-18 division. His most substantial leap occurred in the last mile, demonstrating strong finishing capability. Consider focusing on maintaining a steadier pace throughout, particularly in the middle segments to optimize race performance in future events.