Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Alex Chiu #10835 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 Splits with a Strong Finish During the 2025 Mesa Marathon, Alex Chiu showcased consistent pacing throughout his race. Over the 26.2 miles, he managed an impressive average pace of 8:04 min/mile and finished with a total time of 3:31:31. His split times reveal a consistent effort from the outset, starting at a 7:42 min/mile pace and maintaining steady efforts in the low-to-mid 7-minute range until mile 8. Significant was mile 26, where he clocked a 7:13 pace, highlighting a strong finish. Alex demonstrated resilience by maintaining his position within the top tier of his M40-44 division, finishing as the 74th runner in his category. Notably, his place shifted throughout the race, showing strategic pacing. Understanding the cause of the minor slowdown around mile 21 (10:12 min/mile) could offer improvements. His commitment and performance reflect well on his overall race strategy, contributing positively to his team, CSRD.