Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Gisele Richardson #21918 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.

Consistent Pace and Impressive Improvement Gisele Richardson delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K event, showcasing a deliberate improvement in pacing from her previous race. Her finishing time of 1:00:09 marks an impressive pace of 9:42 min/mile, shaving off over a minute from her previous year’s time of 1:01:35 with a 9:56 min/mile pace. Her consistent pacing across the splits, particularly the strong final mile of 9:04, indicates effective endurance management. The race day stats highlighted her competitive edge, especially in her age division (F55-59), where she moved up to 9th place from 11th in the prior year—a notable advancement. Analyzing the splits, there is a noticeable slowdown during miles 4 and 5, which might be an opportunity to focus on maintaining speed in the middle stages of the race. Overall, Gisele's steady performance and ongoing improvement stand out, reflecting her dedication and training efforts.