Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Nikki Stavile #13942 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 Pace with a Strong Kick at the End Nikki Stavile, competing in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, maintained a consistent pace with an average of 9:27 min/mile over the marathon distance of 26.2 miles. Their finish time was 4:07:45, positioning them 1680th overall out of 3624 participants, and 528th in the female category. Within the F30-34 division, Nikki secured the 98th position. Highlights include their quickest segment between miles 5 and 6, where they posted a split time of 6:44 and a split pace of 6:44 min/mile, showcasing their ability to accelerate when necessary. Reviewing the mile-by-mile splits, Nikki demonstrated a steady back-and-forth pacing strategy, with fluctuating places between splits. The significant dip in pace from miles 18 to 21, where splits extended to the 11-minute mark, might suggest an opportunity to maintain the earlier steady pace for a more uniform race effort. Future improvement could be focused on sustaining the strong finish from the last miles. Overall, commendable performance.