Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Thomas DeMassa #11057 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 with Strategic Pacing in Race Thomas DeMassa from Phoenix, AZ, completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon in 3:59:41, maintaining a steady pace of 9:08 min/mile over the 26.2-mile distance. Notably, Thomas held consistent splits, ranging predominantly between 8:42 and 9:42 min/mile. His fastest split came at mile 7 with an 8:42 min/mile pace, demonstrating strong pacing capabilities. Overall, Thomas performed well in a field of 3624 participants, placing 1532nd overall and 1054th among male competitors. His placement within the Male 25-29 division was 163rd, highlighting his solid performance within his age group. Throughout the race, Thomas maintained a consistent pace, which is commendable for optimizing energy and performance over long distances. There were slight fluctuations in pacing towards the latter stages of the race, as seen in miles 21 and 23 with slower times of 10:03 and 9:41 min/mile, respectively. Focusing on even pacing towards the end can enhance overall race performance. Keep up the consistent efforts, and continue working on late-race endurance for even more impressive future results.