Nick Coury #10941
Marathon
February 8, 2025
2:32:43
Chip Time
5:49
Pace (min/miles)
26.2
Distance
PERFORMANCE
12
3624
Overall
12
2286
Male
3
320
M35-39
Rankings
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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Nick Coury #10941 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.
Strong Performance with Strategic Splits in Marathon Nick Coury, a 37-year-old runner from Scottsdale, AZ, delivered a commendable performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Maintaining an impressive overall pace of 5:49 min/mile, Nick completed the race in 2:32:43. Throughout the marathon, he showcased his consistency and pacing strategy, as evidenced by his ability to maintain a position within the top 20 for the majority of the race. Particularly noteworthy were his splits at Mile 4, with a striking 5:31 min/mile pace, and again at Mile 15, with his top pace of 5:22 min/mile. Nick secured the 3rd position in his division (M35-39) while placing 12th overall out of 3,624 participants. Although his later miles showed a slight drop-off in pace, with Mile 26 being 6:25 min/mile, his strategic early speed maintained a strong overall time. To further enhance performance, focusing on the consistency of pace in the final stretches may be beneficial.
