Results/Photos

Date: Dec. 13, 2025 Participant: Mark Costa #6183 Race: 2025 Phoenix 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Improvement with Strong Division Placement Mark Costa delivered a commendable performance at the 2025 Phoenix Marathon 10K event. Starting with a first mile pace of 11:05 min/mile, Mark significantly picked up the pace, recording a 7:12 min/mile on the second mile. He maintained a consistent and impressive speed throughout, with his overall pace improving to 8:20 min/mile for the race. Mark's final time of 51:45 placed him 141st overall out of 1840 participants, demonstrating strong competitive form. Notably, Mark excelled within his age division, finishing 18th among males aged 25-29. He showcased a pacing strategy that improved his placement consistently. Focusing on maintaining steady pacing in the later miles could further enhance his performance. Specifically, the dip in speed during the fifth mile presents an opportunity for refinement. Considering the splits, there's potential for Mark to develop further gains in both performance and placement. Keep up the superb work, Mark!