Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Kerry Smith #22564 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 Performance and Strong Finish Kerry Smith demonstrated remarkable consistency in her marathon effort at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the 26.2 miles in 3:42:30. Her overall pace was 8:29 min/mile. Throughout the race, Kerry maintained a steady rhythm, reflected in her split times, which fluctuated minimally. Notably, her splits hovered around the 8:20 to 8:30 min/mile range, with a slight deceleration in the latter half of the race. This consistency shows a solid pacing strategy. Kerry finished 30th in her age division, a commendable position given the total of 3,624 participants. A closer look reveals a particularly strong recovery in the 19th mile, posting a split time of 7:59 min/mile, which demonstrates her endurance capacity and ability to maintain pace under fatigue. As her coach, you might explore incorporating speed intervals into training to help sustain and enhance her pace throughout the race, potentially improving her finishing position in future events. Additionally, analyzing her pacing from past races, like her half marathon performance, could provide valuable insights to refine her marathon strategy.