Orlando Velazquez #22486
10K
February 8, 2025
34:07
Chip Time
5:30
Pace (min/miles)
6.2
Distance
PERFORMANCE
21
2103
Overall
19
866
Male
1
99
M45-49
Rankings

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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Orlando Velazquez #22486 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 Performance in Age Division Orlando Velazquez delivered a strong performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K event, finishing with an elapsed time of 34:07. He maintained an impressive 5:30 min/mile pace over the 6.2-mile course. Velazquez secured the top position in the M45-49 age division, showcasing his consistency in this category. Among 2107 participants, he placed 21st overall and 19th among male competitors. Examining the splits, Velazquez demonstrated notable speed consistency, particularly in the final portion with a standout 4:45 mile pace on the sixth mile. While there was a slight variation in pace between miles two and three, he effectively managed to regain speed as the race progressed. Comparing this to his previous 10K result in 2023, he was slightly slower by 12 seconds. Future training could benefit from focusing on maintaining a steady pace in the mid-race miles to push for even faster completion times.