Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Matthew Nutt #21706 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.

Strong Finish with Consistent Pace Matthew Nutt, 27, from Mesa, AZ, demonstrated consistent improvement during the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. Starting with a 9:52 min/mile pace for the first mile, he significantly improved his pace each subsequent mile, finishing the final mile with an impressive 6:20 min/mile. This upward trajectory in pace is commendable and highlights effective race strategy and stamina. Finishing the 10K with an overall time of 49:56 and an average pace of 8:03 min/mile, Matthew placed 17th in his division (M25-29) out of 2107 total participants. Notably, Matthew moved up from 370th to 173rd overall by the race conclusion. Such consistent and considerable advancement in placement suggests a strong race strategy and efficient energy use. Consider working on maintaining the early paces to see continued improvement in future races. Overall, an impressive and well-executed race performance by Matthew and his team, The Fishermen.