Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Ryan Aurilia #10318 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.

Consistent Start, Moderate Slowdown Over Marathon Day Ryan maintained a strong start during the first five miles with a pace ranging from 6:23 to 7:20 min/mile, and placing as high as 154th overall. The initial impressive pacing highlights excellent speed endurance. Ryan's pace began to gradually slow down from miles 6 to 12, where his pace ranged from 6:47 to 6:50 min/mile. Despite the slowdown, he managed to keep a consistent pace under 7:00 min/mile for a significant portion of the race, demonstrating resilience. In the latter part of the race, splits from miles 13 to 26 saw further deceleration, with mile paces extending up to 10:11 min/mile at mile 25. The overall pace settled at 7:54 min/mile, indicating some pacing challenges in the final third. Focusing on endurance training for the late stages of a marathon can help improve the overall time and prevent the slowing trend. Despite the slowdown, completing the marathon is an accomplishment. Great team representation for Boston Buddies!