Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Cecilia Espejo #20955 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.

Steady Progress with Impressive Finish Cecilia Espejo showcased steady improvement throughout her 10K performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Starting with an initial split pace of 17:38 min/mile, she shaved off time considerably, clocking her fastest pace of 11:18 min/mile by the final mile. Her overall elapsed time was 1:35:25, averaging a pace of 15:23 min/mile across the event. The speed increase in the latter half of the race is noteworthy, especially in the fifth and sixth splits where she moved up 133 positions overall, and improved by 30 spots within her division, finishing in 138th place. Cecilia achieved a significant milestone as she progressively quickened her pace, and her final sprint showcased a marked improvement. As her coach, consider focusing on maintaining this energy early in future races to further enhance performance. Her ability to finish strong highlights an opportunity for pacing strategies that optimize energy distribution over the race course. Congratulations on a commendable race execution!