Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Rachel McBride #22879 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 Marks This Performance Rachel McBride, 46, from West Valley City, UT, participating in the 2025 Mesa Marathon's 10K event, completed the race in 1:42:34, maintaining an average pace of 16:32 min/mile. Across her splits, she demonstrated impressive consistency, especially in the first half, starting with a 16:15 min/mile pace at the 1-mile mark and slightly improving to 16:03 min/mile by the 2-mile mark. The pace consistency continued, stabilizing around the 16:30 min/mile range for the remainder of the race. A gradual slowdown occurred nearing the finish, with the 5-mile split at 17:20 min/mile. Despite this, Rachel's placement remained steady in her division and gender categories. Finishing 91st in the division F45-49 and 937th among females showcases her competitive spirit. To improve, she might focus on maintaining a steady pace in the latter stages, which could enhance overall performance and potentially her race placement for future events. Overall, a steady and commendable performance.