Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Benny Lenny Petrakovitz #19312 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

A Steady Performance With Opportunity in Pacing Subtleties Benny Lenny Petrakovitz's race at the 2026 Mesa Marathon demonstrates a solid effort across his first 10K. His early pace during the first mile stood strong at 12:53 min/mile, securing him 48th in his division. As the race progressed, fluctuating paces impacted overall timing incrementally. Notably, mile three posed the greatest challenge with a split pace of 17:21 min/mile. It is commendable how he recovered in the following mile with an improved pace of 15:00 min/mile. By focusing training on maintaining a consistent pace, particularly in the mid-race miles, Benny could optimize his overall time. He showed resilience with a finishing time of 1:34:11 and secured 61st place within his division for age 1-14, amid 2,851 participants. Improvements in pacing consistency could lead to higher placement in future events. Congratulations on completing your 10K, Benny! Keep building on this experience with consistent pacing work.