Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Bob Jones #21308 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 Performance with Positive Splits Bob Jones delivered a solid performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. He completed the race in 46:42 with an average pace of 7:32 min/mile. Impressively, his performance improved on his previous year’s time by over two minutes, showing clear progress. Notably, Bob held onto a commendable 3rd place in his division (M60-64) out of 2107 participants, demonstrating consistent results throughout the race. In terms of splits, Bob maintained a strong and even pace. The final mile was his fastest at 6:51 min/mile, indicating strong endurance. His pacing strategy shows room to exploit this finishing speed earlier for a quicker overall time. He climbed from 6th to 3rd in his division by the end, showcasing his ability to maintain and improve competitive positioning as the race progressed. Consider focusing on beginning the race with a slightly faster initial pace to enhance continual improvement.