Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Martha O Bates #18022 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Steady Performance Martha O. Bates demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K, finishing with an elapsed time of 1:09:16 and an average pace of 11:10 min/mile. Notably, her pace improved between the first and fourth miles, with a highlight split at mile 4 where she achieved a pace of 10:52 min/mile. She placed 24th in her division F50-54, out of 24 competitors, and completed the race with strong standing within her age group. The data shows some variability in splits, but she maintained a commendable mid-race surge, evidenced by quicker splits from miles 2 through 4. Martha's teamwork with the Foothills Running Club was evident and possibly motivating. Placement consistency suggests her ability to hold pace relative to competitors, particularly in split locations where her standings improved mid-race. For future races, focusing on maintaining the early mile pacing through to the final mile might optimize overall performance.