Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Ashley Gamba #18503 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Improvement with Quick Finishes Ashley Gamba demonstrated a strong performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K event with a finishing time of 53:42 and an average pace of 8:39 min/mile. Her race strategy showed promising progress through her splits with a noticeable acceleration, particularly between miles 5 and 6, where she achieved an impressive split pace of 8:06 min/mile. She improved her place in the division from 8th at the beginning to finishing 6th, indicating effective pacing and a consistent effort across the course. While comparing her current results to her 2022 10K performance where she finished in 49:37, there's a slight drop in pace. However, considering her consistent engagement in long-distance events, Ashley's stamina remains evident. For future races, focusing on maintaining pace throughout, especially in the initial miles, could bridge the gap back to her best form. Her ability to improve positioning during the race is commendable, and continued focus on starts may offer performance gains.