Chris Balestrini #10360
Marathon
February 8, 2025
2:25:03
Chip Time
5:32
Pace (min/miles)
26.2
Distance
PERFORMANCE
6
3624
Overall
6
2286
Male
2
360
M30-34
Rankings
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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Chris Balestrini #10360 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.
Consistent Pacing Earns Top Division Finish Chris Balestrini, 32, from Penticton, BC, demonstrated remarkable consistency throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon. He maintained a solid pace of 5:05 min/mile in the first mile and finished with an average pace of 5:32 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Notably, Chris held his position as the first in the M30-34 division for the majority of the race, slipping slightly to second in the latter stages. His finish time was 2:25:03. Several splits show a slight deceleration, with Chris running his slowest split of 6:00 min/mile at mile 5. However, he recovered quickly, clocking a strong 5:12 min/mile in the final mile. Ending 6th overall out of 3,624 participants, he displayed resilience and pacing strategy. Focus on maintaining or slightly improving pace consistency in the later miles could provide an edge in future performances.
