Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Joe Soto #22102 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 with Strong Finish Joe Soto maintained a commendable pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K, capping a performance with an overall time of 56:47 and an average pace of 9:09 min/mile. Beginning with a 9:47 min/mile split on the first mile, he progressively improved with subsequent mile paces of 9:16, 9:13, and 9:09 minutes, demonstrating good pacing strategy. Importantly, Joe achieved a notable negative split between the first and last miles, enhancing his consistency over the course. He showed resilience within his division (Male 40-44), beginning at 22nd and finishing at 27th out of a total of 2107 participants. His performance as part of the Foothills Running Club suggests he can further refine his middle-mile pacing to maintain early speed gains. Overall, Joe’s result highlights a consistent middle pack finish with opportunities to improve tactical pacing in future races.