The Mesa-Phoenix Marathon has become my hometown race (from afar). This year, in the middle of the fastest marathon I've ever run, I fought off a barrage of negative thoughts. I ended up running a PR by four minutes and 25 seconds, but I know I still have much work to do when it comes to mental strength.
It’s about a week late, but here is my race report from the Mesa-Phoenix Marathon. I’m incredibly pleased with my PR in 2:42:46. Now to push for sub 2:40....













