Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Charles Ohler #19235 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with Steady Performance In the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K, Charles Ohler from Peoria, AZ, maintained a steady pacing strategy throughout his run. His split times showed a consistent increase in pace, starting with an 11:07 minute per mile pace for the first mile and transitioning to a 12:30 minute per mile pace by the sixth mile. His overall elapsed time was 1:16:44, averaging a 12:22 minute per mile pace over the 6.2 miles. Charles demonstrated a commendable effort with a gradual increase in elapsed pace, a good indicator of controlled and sustainable effort throughout the race. A closer look at the statistics reveals that Charles began the race in a competitive position, as he ranked 44th in his division ("M45-49") during the first mile. While the ranking in his division dropped slightly at the end, finishing 63rd, his ability to stay consistent in pacing indicates endurance. Working on sustaining the initial pace could help maintain his early competitive divisional position in future races. Keep up the steady energy and focus.