Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Priya Muthusamy #19166 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Stable Progress with Key Improvements Priya Muthusamy from Phoenix, AZ, participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K as a part of Team Firebirds. She maintained a steady pace throughout, completing the race in 1:14:38 with an overall pace of 12:02 min/mile. Her performance showed marked improvements between splits, notably between mile 2 and mile 4, where she achieved her fastest split pace at 11:17 min/mile. Starting with a split time of 11:57 at mile 1, she improved significantly, shedding 40 seconds by mile 2. Priya's consistency is commendable, with a pattern of pushing pace forward after each slowing point. Ending with a placement of 96th in her division of F35-39, there is positive momentum to leverage. One observation is the pattern of alternating paces, specifically, the drop made at mile 5 followed by a strong return at mile 6. Focus might be placed on maintaining an even pace through challenging splits to capitalize on this improvement strategy.