Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Peter Hada #11641 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 Start with Challenging Finish Peter maintained a consistent pace in the first half of the race, with early splits showing impressive control, averaging a pace of around 7:46 min/mile. His performance in the initial three miles had a solid start with an elapsed time of 23:22 and positioning him at 807th overall. Peter's top placement within his age division was at mile 1, ranking 127th in M25-29, with a steady improvement to 98th by mile 2. The latter part of the race presented more challenges as the pace gradually slowed. Mile 19 showed a notable drop with a split time of 8:32, indicating fatigue. Subsequent miles saw a slowdown, culminating at a 10:29 min/mile split by mile 25. Finishing the marathon in 3:40:33 and placing 732nd in the male category reflects his dedication despite the late-race challenges. Focus on maintaining pace consistency throughout the final miles could lead to improved race results.