Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Anna Johnson #12051 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.

Solid Performance with Consistent Development Anna started the race strong, maintaining an average pace of around 9:12 min/mile for the first 10 miles. She showcased excellent pacing skills, especially notable at the 7th and 8th mile with impressive split times of 8:50 min/mile. She maintained her consistency by clocking in a total elapsed time of 4:42:22 for the marathon, placing her 802nd among female participants. Throughout the race, Anna's most significant consistent performance was seen between 10 to 12 miles where she demonstrated a commendable acceleration, reaching as fast as 8:22 min/mile at mile 12. Speed adjustments towards the latter miles are areas to work on for future events, due to the gradual pacing slowdown as evidenced by the split times towards the end. Overall, Anna's participation in the Atlanta Run Club has clearly helped her lay a strong foundation for future races.