Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Denise Cuffie #20848 Race: 2025 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles Weather: Perfect running conditions at 63°F, partly cloudy skies, and a slight breeze from the east in Mesa, AZ.

Consistent Pace Until the Finish Denise Cuffie demonstrated a consistent performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. She completed the race in 1:48:43, maintaining a steady overall pace of 17:32 minutes per mile. Starting with a pace of 17:54 minutes for the first mile, Denise improved her pace over the following miles. Notably, her fastest split was between miles 4 and 5, at a pace of 17:05 minutes per mile, showing strong pacing strategy. Her ability to maintain an even effort throughout the event is commendable. The race featured 2107 participants; Denise placed 993rd among females and 75th in the F50-54 division. Her steady improvement through the splits suggests a good energy management strategy. Remaining consistent while slightly increasing speed indicates potential to experiment with earlier increases in pace for future events. Training could focus on improving speed endurance, especially in the final miles, to capitalize on her consistent pacing.