Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Liam Wood #19862 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Dynamic Pace Adjustments Highlight Performance Liam Wood showcased a commendable effort in the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K, exhibiting dynamic pace adjustments throughout the race. Notably, Liam improved his pace after each of the initial three miles, reducing it from a 13:11 min/mile to an impressive 12:02 min/mile by mile four. His most significant improvement came between the 1st and 4th mile, where he dropped the pace by 1:09 min/mile. This consistent pacing strategy indicates good endurance and the ability to manage his efforts across the race. For a participant in the M1-14 division, Liam achieved a finishing position of 50th, competing against 2851 participants overall, with an overall time of 1:18:27 and an average pace of 12:39 min/mile. The 13-year-old from Queen Creek, AZ, a member of Team Mission Move, maintained consistent energy levels, as evidenced by the stable paces in the final stretches. Continued focus on improving split times could lead to even better results in future events.