Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jalysa Garner #21051 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.

Steady Pacing with a Strong Finish Jalysa Garner from Decatur, GA maintained a consistent and improving pace at the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. She began with a 12:35 min/mile pace for the first mile. Impressively, she decreased her pace progressively, finishing the sixth mile at 11:13 min/mile. Her overall pace was 11:40 min/mile. Jalysa completed the race in 1:12:26, landing her in the top 25% of her division, F30-34, by placing 68th out of many competitors. Additionally, she finished 497th among female participants and 996th overall in a field of 2107 runners. Her performance showed a commendable ability to speed up as the race progressed, especially between the fourth and sixth miles. Focusing on her start could offer potential gains, considering how her performance increased over the latter stages and the gradual pace improvement she displayed.