Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Nithya Devarajan #18362 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Improvement Through Splits Nithya Devarajan showcased commendable consistency throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K race. Starting with a 12:13 min/mile pace, she impressively picked up speed in the second mile, clocking an 11:32 min/mile pace, which was her fastest split. Her consistent paces around the 12-minute mark in further splits contributed significantly to her overall pace of 12:06 min/mile. Maintaining a consistent pace for most of the race indicates strong endurance skills. There was a notable improvement in her pace during the last mile, finishing with an 11:49 min/mile, her second fastest during the race. Placing 81st in her division is a solid performance given a total of 2851 participants. This consistency suggests potential for further time reduction with targeted speed training, especially improving the pace beyond mile two. Great effort, Nithya, and keep building on this strong foundation!