Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Varsha Mariswaran #21516 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.

Maintaining Steady, Consistent Race Performance Varsha Mariswaran, representing Team Marvasha, completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K in 2:00:03, with an overall pace of 19:21 min/mile. Her performance across each split demonstrated an ability to maintain a consistent pace, even as the race progressed. Noteworthy was her first-mile split at 18:08 min/mile, setting a strong start, and maintaining a similar pacing strategy throughout. The final mile saw a respectable finish with a split pace of 19:55 min/mile. Comparing her performance to the previous year's race, Varsha's overall injury-free participation suggests stability in endurance and pacing. While the pace slightly increased from 19:10 min/mile in the 2024 event to 19:21 min/mile this year, she maintained her competitive spirit in the F1-14 division, placing 36th. A focused pacing strategy, particularly in mid-race splits, could further enhance her performance next year. Keep up the great work, Varsha!