Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Ryker Arriola #23008 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 Pacing with Strategic Gains in the Final Stretches Ryker Arriola maintained a steady pace in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, completing the 26.2-mile distance in 3:36:46. With an average pace of 8:16 minutes per mile, Ryker demonstrated consistency throughout the race. The early splits hovered around 7:50 to 8:00 min/mile, peaking at a slightly slower 9:29 min/mile at mile 20. The drop in pace at this mile could be a potential area of focus for training. Notably, Ryker improved in rankings towards the latter part of the race, climbing from 999th overall at mile 20 to 904th by the finish. His strongest relative performance was around mile 19, where he surged to 543rd place overall for that split. A review of the pacing strategy could include identifying segments for targeted improvements to maintain the momentum experienced at mile 19 through the difficult portions of the course.