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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jessica Pestka #19302 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistency and Strong Finish Mark the Journey Jessica maintained an impressive consistency throughout her 10K race, ending with an overall time of 1:20:29, averaging a pace of 12:59 min/mile. Her splits reveal strategic pacing, with significant improvements noted after the first mile, from a 17:27 min/mile pace down to a consistent 13-13.5 min/mile pace. The strongest split was between miles 2 and 3 at a pace of 12:27 min/mile, showing her capability to maintain exertion after picking up speed. Finishing 181st in her division, Jessica demonstrated controlled energy expenditure. Key areas of focus could be the first mile, where her initial split pace was 17:27, noticeably slower than her final average. Achieving a more uniform distribution of effort early on will likely contribute to an even stronger overall performance. Ending with high spirits at just under six minutes faster than her first mile highlights her capability for improvement in consistent pacing. Consider working on maintaining that faster pace from the start.