Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Veronica Perez #21812 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.

Impressive Final Split with Consistent Improvement Veronica Perez showed remarkable progress throughout her 10K performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Starting with a 17:25 min/mile pace in the first mile, she managed to improve her pace significantly by the last mile. A highlight was the noticeable drop in pace from miles 4 to 5, clocking an impressive 11:03 min/mile, which marked her best split. Her overall pace was a commendable 15:24 min/mile. The data reveals effective pacing strategies, especially in the latter half of the race. Veronica finished with an elapsed time of 1:35:34, placing 61st in her division out of 78 participants, and 874th among female runners out of 980. The consistent pace improvement suggests a strong ability to adjust and respond to race dynamics, especially evident in her better second half. Continuing to focus on maintaining that strong finish could enhance future race outcomes even further.