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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Elizabeth Reynolds #19407 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish Elizabeth Reynolds completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K with an overall elapsed time of 1:11:33, finishing at an average pace of 11:32 min/mile. Elizabeth started at an 11:45 min/mile pace and improved her pace in some intervals, particularly in the 6th mile where she achieved her fastest split pace of 10:37 min/mile. Notably, her third split was also strong, recorded at 11:32 min/mile, demonstrating her ability to pick up speed mid-race. Elizabeth ranked 660th out of all female participants and 78th in the F19-24 division, showcasing her competitive edge in a field of 2851 participants. Her performance saw fluctuations in her pacing, indicating potential areas for refining her pacing strategy, particularly around mile 4 where she paced at 12:35 min/mile. Focusing on maintaining a more consistent pace throughout the race could yield a more competitive finish. Her ability to finish stronger suggests good endurance that can be further capitalized on in future races.