Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Sushma reddy Gayam #18529 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Gradual Pace Adjustment Sushma Reddy Gayam, representing the "Almost Athlete" team, completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K with a notable performance. Starting off with a swift pace of 12:50 min/mile, Sushma completed the first mile in 12 minutes and 50 seconds, placing 31st in the F45-49 division. As the race progressed, the pace gradually adjusted, averaging a 13:15 min/mile at mile 2 and a 14:09 min/mile by mile 3. Sushma's strategic pacing allowed her to maintain a position in the top 100 of her division for the majority of the race. Sushma's final time was 1:29:18, with an average pace of 14:24 min/mile, finishing 91st in her division, 1132nd among females, and 2085th overall in a field of 2851 participants. Her consistent splits between miles 5 and 6, with paces close to early mile efforts, show a maintained focus and stamina. A potential area of improvement could be a stronger finish, leveraging her earlier pace. Overall, her performance shows both consistency and dedication.