Andrew Shen #18418
Marathon
February 8, 2025
2:35:50
Chip Time
5:56
Pace (min/miles)
26.2
Distance
PERFORMANCE
19
3624
Overall
19
2286
Male
5
360
M30-34
Rankings
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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Andrew Shen #18418 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 Pace in Marathon Debut Andrew Shen, 30, representing PHX Run Club, completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon with a total time of 2:35:50. This was Andrew's longest race, maintaining a steady average pace of 5:56 minutes per mile over 26.2 miles. He finished 19th overall among 3,624 participants, and 5th in his age division (M30-34). Analyzing the splits, Andrew started strong with an impressive initial mile pace of 5:30. As the race progressed, the pace slightly increased, peaking at 6:33 in the 5th mile. Noteworthy is his ability to regain speed, particularly in the last mile with a pace of 5:42. Previous races indicate Andrew has the capability for faster paces, with a top pace of 5:39 min/mile in a past half marathon. It may be beneficial for future training to focus on pacing strategies in the latter stages of longer races.
