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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Andy Lin #18951 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace with a Notable Finish in Top Third of Division Andy Lin demonstrated consistent performance in the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K with an overall elapsed time of 54:11, marking an average pace of 8:44 minutes per mile over the 6.2-mile course. Notably, Andy's pacing remained relatively steady throughout the race, with individual mile splits slightly fluctuating between 8:28 and 9:06. This consistency helped Andy to achieve a commendable finish within the top third of the M30-34 division, placing 52nd out of 2851 total participants. Andy started strong, with the fastest split at 8:28 during the second mile, ranking 33rd in the M30-34 category. While a slight deceleration occurred between miles three and five, Andy managed a remarkable recovery in mile six, clocking in at 8:43. As a member of the "Just Surviving" team, Andy effectively maintained competitiveness despite the mid-race rank changes, underscoring the importance of pacing strategy for future races.