Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Stephanie Kleiber #18857 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Pace but Opportunities for Strategizing Stephanie Kleiber completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K event with an overall time of 1:22:22 and an average pace of 13:17 min/mile. Her performance demonstrated a steady pace throughout the race, improving slightly after the first mile. Notably, she achieved her fastest split between miles 5 and 6 with a time of 12:47. During the event, she placed 1013th among females and 80th in her age division. Her position improved during the third mile, advancing from 983rd to 635th in the female category. Reflecting on her 2025 performance, its evident that she has experienced faster times in previous events. It might be beneficial for Stephanie to evaluate her pacing strategy, especially in the earlier miles, to attempt regaining previous speeds. Consistent effort during training on pacing strategies could be advantageous. Participating in local running group sessions, like those offered by the East Valley Runners, may provide additional support in achieving stronger future performances.