Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Rusty Crandell #18309 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Significant Improvement with Consistent Pacing Rusty Crandell participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K and delivered a remarkable performance with an overall time of 1:04:54, achieving an average pace of 10:28 min/mile. This result showcases substantial improvement from his previous 10K races. Notably, he managed to maintain consistent pacing throughout the race, with his fastest mile at 9:56. His overall placement was 1036 out of 2851 participants, placing 41st in the M45-49 division. Analyzing the splits, Rusty consistently improved his pace, starting at 11:03 min/mile and optimizing it to 9:56 min/mile by the final mile. This strategy effectively enhanced his performance, contrasting with previous races, such as the 2025 Mesa Marathon, where his pace averaged 11:57 min/mile. This improvement suggests effective training and pacing strategies. In future races, maintaining this pacing stability while pushing slightly increased speeds earlier in the run could lead to even stronger results. Excellent work, Rusty!