Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Cameron Perdew #13214 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.

Pacing Mastery Leads to Strong Finish Cameron from Centennial, CO, delivered a compelling performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon. He maintained a consistent pace, starting at 8:27 min/mile and closing with an overall average of 8:02 min/mile. Notably, his best mile pace was achieved between miles 16 and 17, clocking in at 6:57 min/mile, showcasing his impressive stamina and strategic pacing in this phase. Over the course of 26.2 miles, Cameron's strategic pacing was clear. His final time for the marathon was 3:30:47, placing him 58th in his division (M19-24), and 773rd out of 3,624 participants overall. This is an exceptional result in a competitive field. Cameron showed strong improvement in pacing accuracy in the latter stages, indicating potential areas for strategic adjustment earlier in the race. Continuing to focus on maintaining this pace could contribute to even more impressive future results. Keep up the excellent work, Cameron!