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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Katie Wood #19861 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Second Half Performance Seals Success Katie Wood from Tempe, AZ, demonstrated a notable pacing strategy throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K. After starting with a 15:01 min/mile pace for the first mile, she steadily improved, particularly evident in miles three and six, where she clocked split paces of 13:12 min/mile and 13:30 min/mile, respectively. This progression indicates a positive trend in endurance and effort distribution across the race, which is a commendable strategy. Overall, Katie completed the 10K with an elapsed time of 1:27:41, averaging a consistent pace of 14:08 min/mile. Her performance placed her 131st in the F35-39 division out of the total participants and she secured the 1100th position among female competitors. Maintaining a strong focus on consistent pacing resulted in an effective race execution. Continuing to build on this pacing and endurance strategy in future races could yield even more rewarding results.