Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Ruben Salazar #21973 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 Splits and Improved Performance Ruben Salazar, at 26 from Mesa, AZ, showcased a commendable effort in the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K, finishing with an elapsed time of 52:56 and an average pace of 8:32 min/mile. His performance has improved from his last recorded race, the 2023 Mesa Marathon 10K, where he clocked in at 57:28 with a pace of 9:16 min/mile. This event saw Ruben competing against a field of 2,107 participants, placing him 247th overall and 172nd in the male category. His split times were largely steady, with his fastest mile being the sixth at 8:06 min/mile. Ruben's most significant advancement was in overall consistency, as evidenced by a stable pace across most of his splits, with a slight slow down in the fifth mile at 9:09 min/mile. However, his strong finish shows potential for further improvement in pacing strategy, particularly in maintaining consistency through the latter stages of the race. Keep working on sustaining pace to elevate future performances.