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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Durga Gopalakrishnapillai #18577 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Progression and Strong Finish Durga Gopalakrishnapillai demonstrated gradual improvement in pace through the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K, representing the Firebirds. Starting with a pace of 17:19 min/mile during the first mile, she picked up speed, averaging 16:26 min/mile across the entire race. Her most significant improvement came during the fourth mile with a split pace of 15:54 min/mile, showcasing her ability to increase speed as the race progressed. Durga maintained consistent overall placement, closing strong with a final elapsed time of 1:41:53. Throughout the race, she advanced from 1899th place to finish at 2332nd overall. Within her gender division, she improved from 1082 to finish in 1300th. Room for improvement could be considered around the second mile, where her pace slightly dropped to 18:04 min/mile. Key focus on steady pacing could optimize overall race performance in future events.