Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Ana karen Lucero #12514 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 Effort with Notable Split Performances Ana Karen Lucero maintained a steady effort during the 2025 Mesa Marathon, covering the 26.2 miles in 3:24:48 with an average pace of 7:49 min/mile. Throughout the race, several splits stood out for showing strong pacing, particularly during miles 7 (7:19 min/mile) and 17 (7:24 min/mile). These splits were among her fastest, indicating bursts of speed and stamina. At mile 23, the split pace increased to 9:03 min/mile, which suggests a slight slowdown towards the end. Placed 127th in her gender category and 31st in the F30-34 division out of over 3624 participants, Ana showed consistent pacing and endurance. The data indicates potential opportunities to refine pacing strategy in the later stages to sustain speed, potentially keeping the pace below the 8:00 min/mile mark throughout, which could improve the overall finish time and positioning. Focusing on maintaining the solid start can enhance subsequent performance.