Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Drew Gunther #10043 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.

Strong Start, Consistent Effort Drew's performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon featured consistent pacing throughout the race, with an overall pace of 7:43 min/mile. Notable highlights include maintaining sub-7:00 min/mile splits for the first four miles and achieving a 6:58 min/mile at mile 7. His elapsed time was 3:22:33, placing him 575th overall out of 3624 participants and 46th in his age division. The early strong pacing demonstrated a promising start and potential for future refinement. While pace varied slightly, Drew maintained a commendable effort across the distance, only slowing slightly in the later miles, such as mile 13 with a 10:13 min/mile split. Reviewing these later race splits could uncover strategies for pacing adjustments. Drew's performance showcases his dedication and potential for improvement. Remaining consistent in pacing across this long distance is an accomplishment in itself. With refinement, there is room for enhancing race outcomes in future events.