Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Crystal Lucero #22877 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 Pacing with Strong Finishes Crystal Lucero from Mesa, AZ, completed the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K with an overall elapsed time of 1:58:36, maintaining an average pace of 19:07 min/mile. She demonstrated notable pacing consistency throughout the race, particularly evident during the third and fifth splits, where she maintained a steady pace of 19:24 min/mile and 19:27 min/mile, respectively. Her best split was the sixth, clocking in at 17:55 min/mile, showing a strong finish to the race. While her overall placement was a respectable 1784 out of 2107 total participants, there are opportunities to focus on earlier segments where her pacing fluctuated slightly. Specifically, splits one and five had slower times, suggesting a potential area for improvement in maintaining momentum. With such consistent pacing in later segments, Crystal can aim to even out her pacing across all splits to increase her efficiency and overall race performance. Her participation with the "Holy Molys" team also marks a committed effort and sense of community.