Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Meredith Rodriguez #19436 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Progress in Pace Consistency Meredith Rodriguez displayed remarkable consistency in her pace throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K, completing it in 1:18:14 with an average pace of 12:37 min/mile. Her splits show a slight, gradual increase in pace over every mile from 12:03 to 12:46 min/mile. Impressively, she managed the first mile in 12:03 min/mile, which was her fastest split. Her placement in the F50-54 division saw fluctuations, beginning at 24th at mile 1 and ending in 43rd overall. While the overall pace was slightly higher than her 2022 and 2023 performances, Meredith maintained a steady effort throughout the race. Focusing on maintaining or slightly decreasing the overall pace could help regain past finishing times. Her consistent pacing suggests a strong foundation to build upon. Consider incorporating more speed workouts to enhance her finishing time in future events. With previous strong performances, there is the potential for impressive improvements.