Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Edward Cota #10932 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 Late Slowdown Edward maintained strong early splits in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, starting with a 7:17 min/mile pace at the first checkpoint. His pace slightly varied but was consistent, ranging from 7:13 to 7:44 min/mile over the next 18 miles. Notably, he achieved a quick 7:07 min/mile at mile 9. By mile 19, he had positioned himself at 40th in his division, indicating a solid first half of the race. However, the latter part of the race saw a decline in pace, with the final miles reaching up to 14:06 min/mile at mile 21, resulting in a finishing time of 3:34:55 and an overall pace of 8:12 min/mile. This shift saw him finish 83rd in his division out of 3,624 participants. Leveraging the strong start could involve pacing strategies to avoid slowdown in later stages, aiming at a consistent pacing approach for upcoming events.