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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Rajesh Nimmalagadda #19203 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Splits, Steady Effort Rajesh Nimmalagadda completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K event with an overall time of 1:10:11, maintaining an average pace of 11:19 minutes per mile. Notably, Rajesh was consistent with his pacing, which varied only slightly throughout the race. His most efficient split was his first mile at 10:29, while his pace slightly declined over the second and third miles. He reached the 6.2-mile finish line amid 2851 participants, resulting in placements of 704th for gender and 52nd in the M45-49 division. A significant aspect of the performance includes his improvement in placement during the third mile, where he emerged 26th in his division, suggesting an ability to recover from early positional changes. To optimize future performances, pacing could focus on maintaining early speed in subsequent miles. Participation with Team Waterston indicates teamwork could be beneficial for additional competitive strategies and pacing practices.