Results/Photos

Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Cristian Curiel #22409 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 Pace and Strong Finish in the 10K Cristian Curiel demonstrated strong pacing throughout the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K. Starting with a 7:47 min/mile pace, he kept his pace steady, with slight variations, maintaining an 8:02 to 7:38 min/mile range across splits. Notably, he showed remarkable acceleration in the final miles, particularly the last split at a swift 6:58 min/mile. This final push resulted in a total time of 48:26 and an average pace of 7:48 min/mile. In a field of 2107 participants, Cristian held his ground, finishing 18th in his division among males aged 30-34. His performance placed him 106th among male competitors overall. Focus on maintaining early and mid-race pacing might further enhance his overall event performance. Keep building on that closing strength; it's a great tool for cutting down overall race time. Your overall performance was commendable, aligning well with your team's efforts as part of PHX Run Club.