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Date: February 8, 2025 Participant: Shar Najafi-Piper #17646 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.

Steady Performance in Mesa 10K Race Shar Najafi-Piper competed in the 2025 Mesa Marathon 10K, representing Copa Health. Her consistent pacing was evident, with an average pace of 11:38 min/mile throughout the 6.2-mile course. Notably, she maintained strong splits, starting the race with a 10:33 min/mile pace for the first mile, although her time gradually increased in subsequent miles. Her performance improved again in the final stretch, clocking her fastest split at 11:08 min/mile for the sixth mile. In her age division of F45-49, Shar placed 39th out of a competitive field. Overall, she finished 986th out of 2107 participants and was 491st among all female competitors. Her consistent pacing strategies suggest a solid foundation; however, experimenting with a slightly more aggressive start might enhance future race outcomes. Congratulations on completing the Mesa 10K with such determination and consistency!