Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Ariel R Gomez #21078 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 a Strong Finish Ariel R. Gomez, participating in the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K, displayed a balanced and consistent pace throughout the race, concluding with an impressive finish. Ariel's race began with a solid 8:22 min/mile pace, a steady introduction that set the tone for the remaining miles. It's notable that Ariel maintained a disciplined pace, ranging narrowly between 8:22 and 8:34 min/mile for the initial segments, showing commendable endurance and control for a 13-year-old runner. In the final stages, Ariel demonstrated remarkable resilience with a substantial increase in pace, achieving a swift 7:03 min/mile in the last split. This pace improvement helped Ariel secure a 5th place finish in the M1-14 division. Overall, Ariel finished 185th out of 2107 participants, with an impressive overall pace of 8:09 min/mile. The performance reveals strong potential, particularly in Ariel's ability to power through, and suggests focusing on maintaining initial pace consistency.