Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Blake Crandell #18296 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Remarkable Pace Improvement in Latest 10K Blake Crandell delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon. Finishing the 10K with a time of 49:58 and an average pace of 8:03 min/mile, Blake showed significant progress, particularly when compared to his past races. Each mile showed consistency and improvement, with the fastest split being 7:32 min/mile from mile 6. Blake recorded the overall rank of 240th out of 2851 participants and placed 6th in the M1-14 division, a notable achievement. Reviewing Blake's history illustrates a steady trajectory over the years. From a 1:29:18 finish in 2020 to shaving off almost 40 minutes by 2026, Blake's commitment and hard work clearly paid off. The improvement in elongated and maintaining stronger paces, especially in final miles, shows strategic growth. Focusing further on maintaining consistency across all splits could enhance future performances. Keep up the great work and continue honing that final mile burst!