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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Ainaz Bayati #18029 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Target Areas Ainaz Bayati completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K with a final time of 1:50:29, averaging a pace of 17:49 minutes per mile. Representing her team, Choe Far, So Good, Ainaz demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the race, particularly notable between the third and fifth miles where her split paces were 16:02 and 16:45 respectively. The slight improvement in pace towards the middle part of the race is commendable. There was a clear upward trend in her pacing from start to finish, and Ainaz's placement fluctuated, finishing 141st in her F19-24 division. A look into pacing strategy could make a difference in maintaining more consistent positions. Focusing on an even pace across all splits could be beneficial in future races. With experience, minor adjustments can be achieved to further elevate performance. Participation against 2851 competitors is notable and shows her courage and persistence.