Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Casey Profita #13318 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 Pacing with a Strong Finish Casey maintained a steady overall pace of 7:28 min/mile in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, showing consistent performance throughout the race. Notable splits include mile 7 at a pace of 6:53, highlighting an early burst of speed. Impressively, the final mile was completed in 6:49, indicating a strong finish as Casey significantly improved his position, finishing 437th overall out of 3624 participants. In terms of division, Casey finished 70th in the M35-39 category, with a significant jump in position during the race—particularly from mile 19, where he advanced from 207th to finish in 437th place overall. His performance was strong in miles with paces consistently falling below 7:40. For future improvement, consider strategizing to maintain or even slightly increase speed in the latter third of the race to further capitalize on the solid foundation laid in earlier miles.