Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Maria Merrill #21573 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 Splits Lead to Strong Finish Maria Merrill completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K with a total time of 2:04:11 and an average pace of 20:01 min/mile. Her performance saw consistency with split times ranging from 19:58 to 21:02 minutes per mile. Notably, Maria's pace was strongest in the 5th mile, with a split pace of 19:05 min/mile, which shows a commendable ability to maintain strong pacing toward the end of the race. Maria secured a position of 85th in her F50-54 division, out of 1052 female participants overall. Placing within the top ranks of her age group exhibits her capability and dedication. Consistent pacing was a highlight, and further emphasis on maintaining speed during mid-race stages could offer advantages in future events. Overall, Maria's performance was steady, contributing valuably to her team, "We have the runs." Keep up the focused training, Maria!