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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Satyaprajna Sahoo #19480 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Room to Strategize Satyaprajna Sahoo from Tempe, AZ, ran the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K event, finishing with an elapsed time of 1:24:40 and an overall pace of 13:39 min/mile. Notably, there were fluctuations in his pace throughout the race, with the fastest mile at 12:34 min/mile during the second split and the slowest at 14:35 min/mile in the final mile, suggesting some fatigue towards the end. These variations are common and indicate areas where pacing strategy can be fine-tuned for future races. Pacing strategy development could be considered for improving consistency across each mile. Finishing 908th in his gender category and 166th in his age division, Satyaprajna competed with determination among over 2,800 participants. Joining the Sun Risers team, he demonstrated commendable participation, contributing to his teams spirit. Focusing on maintaining a stable pace, especially in latter stages, may enhance performance in future events. Great effort in the event overall!