Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jim Codner #18264 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Strong Finish with Steady Improvement in Pace Jim Codner, competing in the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K, showcased a consistent improvement in pace, culminating in an overall elapsed pace of 12:48 min/mile. Notably, Jim's pace quickened with each mile, beginning with a 13:33 min/mile in the first mile and concluding with an impressive 12:05 min/mile in the final stretch. His split times reveal a commendable downward trend, highlighting his capacity to maintain and even increase speed over the course of the race. While Jim placed 21st in his division (M65-69) and 859th in gender, his continuous pace improvement deserves recognition. Despite positional fluctuations throughout the race, Jim effectively maintained his momentum, which reflects a solid endurance baseline. For future races, consider strategizing to position earlier for placement benefits. Keep building on this consistent performance; a refinement of pacing strategy may further enhance overall results. Excellent job representing the Verrado EMR run club.