Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Michele Spear #22106 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.

Steady Improvement Leads to Strong Finish Michele Spear, representing Team Copa Health, showcased an impressive performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K, particularly shining in the later stages of the race. Starting with an Elapsed Pace of 18:18 min/mile in the first mile, Michele picked up the pace significantly, maintaining a consistent improvement with a final recorded Elapsed Pace of 15:30 min/mile. Throughout the 6.2-mile course, significant progress was noted from the Elapsed Times and Paces. The most notable improvement was between the third and sixth mile, where her pace ranged from 15:18 min/mile to an encouraging 13:57 min/mile. Her overall placement was 1560 out of 2107 participants, finishing 876th among female participants and 48th in her F55-59 age division. Consider focusing on maintaining this consistent pace improvement in future races to further capitalize on this strong finishing ability.