Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Jennifer Rucshner #21966 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 Effort with Notable Splits Jennifer Rucshner, a 51-year-old runner from Gilbert, AZ, provided a consistent performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. Her overall elapsed time was 1:24:06 with an average pace of 13:34 min/mile, ranking her 42nd in her division (F50-54). Notably, her fastest split came at mile 1 with a pace of 12:49 min/mile, setting a solid foundation for the race. Splits varied slightly as the race progressed, with her pace slowing between miles 2 and 4 to around 14 minutes per mile. However, Jennifer effectively reduced this pace to 13:28 by mile 6, indicating a late surge. Consistency was key, as seen by her stable overall placement from mile 4 to 6. Consider working on mid-race pacing to maintain that faster early pace, and perhaps incorporate targeted interval training to further enhance performance in future races. Keep up the great effort within your team, Rucshner's!