Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Laura McChesney #21538 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 Improvement Shows Strong Effort Laura McChesney from Albuquerque, NM, showcased a consistent performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. With a total time of 1:28:27, she maintained an average pace of 14:16 min/mile, amidst 2,107 total participants. Her strongest split was the final mile, clocking in at 12:45, showing a marked improvement from the initial split of 14:55. This consistent improvement throughout the race demonstrates focused pacing strategy. Laura secured her position at 72nd in the F45-49 division, finishing 776th among females overall. Compared to her previous year’s performance, she experienced a slight increase in elapsed time by 52 seconds. Attention could be paid to the second mile where her pace dipped to 16:10 min/mile, the slowest in the sequence, potentially exploring ways to maintain a steadier pace. Her perseverance and ability to improve splits should inspire future training approaches. Keep building on this momentum!