Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Melanie McClure #21543 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 Pace Improvement Detected Melanie McClure showcased a commendable progression in the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. Her consistent pacing saw improvements in each mile split, starting with a 12:21 min/mile and ending with a strong 9:49 min/mile, demonstrating a solid strategy of negative splits. Her overall time was 1:08:13, with an overall pace of 11:00 min/mile. With a total of 2107 participants, Melanie finished as 836th overall, 389th among females, and 46th in her age division. Despite an increase in overall time compared to previous years, the progressive pace reduction highlights potential for further strategies focusing on early race speed adaptation. Melanie's performance improved significantly through to the sixth mile, where she excelled with her fastest split. Consider focusing on maintaining this pacing skill earlier for future races to potentially close the gap on overall race time. Melanie continues to shine as a dedicated member of "Here for the oranges."