Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Tesfaye Wosene #14532 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 Solid Division Finish Tesfaye Wosene maintained an impressive pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon, clocking a finish time of 2:33:19 with an overall pace of 5:51 min/mile. Throughout the first 10 miles, his pace averaged around 5:34 to 5:36 min/mile, showing a strong start. Despite slight variations afterward, he consistently kept his splits close to 6:00 min/mile, which indicates robust endurance. His strong finish with a 5:37 min/mile split in the last mile demonstrated resilience and ability to regain speed towards the race's conclusion. In his age division, M40-44, Tesfaye secured the 1st place, highlighting his competitive edge among peers. However, pacing slightly fluctuated in the later miles, peaking at 6:34 min/mile during mile 24. Focusing on maintaining a steady pace can enhance his future performance. His achievement is notable, placing 13th overall and within the same place against all male competitors among a total of 3624 participants.