Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Mark Lorig #23440 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 Momentum Leads to a Solid Finish Mark Lorig delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. Consistency was the theme in his splits, starting with a mile pace of 10:49 and steadily improving to a final split pace of 9:13. Importantly, his pacing consistently showed incremental improvement across each mile, demonstrating a strong ability to manage effort and endurance. This trend indicates a strategic approach to pacing, crucial for maintaining energy and performance longevity. Mark finished with an elapsed time of 1:03:15, averaging a pace of 10:12 per mile. Among his division (M50-54), he secured the 13th spot, indicating strong competitiveness. Overall, he placed 623rd out of 2,107 participants, showing significant placement among all contenders, and 360th among 1,077 male participants. Mark’s consistent pacing and ability to sustain improved momentum suggest readiness for even faster results in future races. Continuing to focus on pacing improvements could yield even more impressive results.