Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Stacey Brown #10641 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 Pacing with a Strong Finish Stacey Brown, competing as part of Team KD ENDURANCE at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completed the 26.2-mile course with an overall time of 3:53:05. Her average pace settled at 8:53 min/mile, providing a steady performance throughout the race. Notably, her split at the 26th mile was the fastest, with a remarkable time of 8:09, which showcases her strong finishing capability. Stacey's consistency is evident in her near-even split times ranging mostly between 8:47 and 9:16 min/mile, apart from her 5th mile, where she logged an 11:11 min/mile. This slowdown provides a learning opportunity to explore pacing strategies. Out of 3,624 participants, Stacey achieved a commendable overall position of 1,332. Within her gender category, she placed 400th, and for her F35-39 division, she secured 81st position. Stacey's performance reflects an impressive ability to maintain an even pace, culminating in a strong result for this marathon event.