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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Candace LaFerle #18896 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Strategic Gains Noted Candace LaFerle completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K with a final time of 1:13:44, maintaining an overall average pace of 11:53 min/mile. She demonstrated notable consistency in her splits, with mile paces ranging from 11:33 to 12:11 min/mile. While her overall final rank was 1501 out of 2851 competitors, the data shows some interesting insights. In contrast to an earlier surge at the third mileposted at 11:37 min/mileCandace's finish was steady, though slightly slower, indicative of her strong mid-race strategy. Her performance in the F50-54 division placed her 31st, showing strong competition among peers in her category. A valuable takeaway is the potential to leverage Candaces demonstrated capability to quicken her middle segment. Adjustments towards rebalancing effort distribution could allow for maximizing her average pace stability throughout future races. Keep focusing on mid-race pacing strategies to capitalize on those strong surges in subsequent events.