Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Susanne LeBaron #12362 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 Pace and Strong Finish Susanne LeBaron maintained a commendably consistent pace throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon. Her average pace was 10:18 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course, culminating in a finish time of 4:30:14. Notably, she maintained sub-10:00 min/mile paces during the early part of the race, with her first mile completed in 9:55. Despite some fluctuations in pacing, Susanne’s splits showed resilience and determination, especially her splits at mile 17 (9:48) and mile 13 (10:24), illustrating her ability to push herself at different stages. During the race, Susanne placed 115th in her division (F25-29), 722nd in her gender, and 2,141st overall out of 3,624 participants. Her execution in the marathon displayed a strong sense of pacing strategy, maintaining relative steadiness. For future races, experimenting with pushing the pace slightly in the middle segments could further enhance overall performance. Focus on ironing out the slower splits can contribute positively to her racing profile.