Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Joy Briceland #17812 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Splits Show Steady Performance Joy Briceland competed in the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K, maintaining a steady average pace of 17:32 min/mile throughout the race. Her overall elapsed time was 1:48:44, covering a distance of 6.2 miles. Joy showed consistency in her pacing, particularly excelling in the third mile with a split pace of 16:25 min/mile, which was her fastest segment of the race. This contributed to her overall placement of 2402 out of 2851 competitors and 1350 in her gender category. Within her age division, F30-34, Joy ranked 190th. The varying placements across the splits indicate a need to strategically manage pace in different segments to mitigate position fluctuation, particularly between the second and fourth miles where placement saw noticeable changes. Her consistent pacing overall is a positive indicator of endurance, suggesting that with focused speed work, she could further enhance her performance in future races. Keep up the great effort as a proud member of "Choe Far, So Good"!