Michael Jessop #18781
10K
February 14, 2026
1:03:15
Chip Time
10:12
Pace (min/miles)
6.2
Distance
PERFORMANCE
928
2533
Overall
531
1085
Male
77
139
M35-39
Rankings
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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Michael Jessop #18781 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles
Steady Progress with Remarkable Finish Michael Jessop, representing the Walkie Talkies team, participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon's 10K event. Maintaining a consistent pace, he completed the race in 1:03:15, averaging a 10:12 min/mile pace over a distance of 6.2 miles. Impressively, Michael achieved his fastest mile in the final stretch, clocking an 8:25 min/mile pace. This strong finish moved him up the ranks to place 928th overall, 528th among male participants, and 76th in the M35-39 division out of a total of 2851 participants. Looking closely at the performance data, Michael demonstrated a capacity for negative splits, improving his pace progressively throughout the race. Initially pacing at 11:23 min/mile for the first mile, he notably accelerated in the latter half, culminating in a rapid 9:28 and 8:25 min/mile for miles four and six, respectively. This progression suggests a strong finish strategy and potential for future improvements in earlier race segments.
