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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Sanat Bhandari #18069 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Pace with Strong Finish in the Final Mile Sanat Bhandari maintained a consistent pace throughout most of the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K, showcasing particularly steady splits between the first and fourth miles, ranging from 12:33 to 12:59 minutes per mile. This consistency is commendable, with an impressive strong burst in the final mile, clocking a split pace of 8:47 min/mile, notably quicker than previous miles. In terms of placement, Sanat showed varied movement within the field, moving from 1285th overall after the first mile to his final position in 1566th. Of particular note, Sanat was able to improve his divisional position significantly, jumping into the top 79 in his division after mile 3. Focusing on maintaining consistent pace improvements seen in the final mile could yield even better results in future races. Well done on a focused and disciplined performance!