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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Richard Sukiennik #19647 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Mid-Race Surge Richard Sukiennik showcased a strong performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K, finishing with a time of 35:47 and an average pace of 5:46 min/mile. His splits revealed a noteworthy surge at the third mile, clocking an impressive 5:47 min/mile, leading to his best individual split. He demonstrated consistency, maintaining a pace close to or under 5:50 min/mile for the duration of the event. Richard concluded the race as the 5th in his division (M30-34) out of 2851 participants. Compared to his previous races at the Mesa Marathon, Richard slightly dipped in performance from his earlier 10K times, the best being 34:15 in 2022. His tactical pacing, especially the final mile at 5:28, displays his ability to conserve energy for a strong finish. Focusing on early-race pacing could bring his future performances in line with past results. Excellent effort in maintaining a competitive position among an extensive field!