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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Julia Paternain #17804 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Pace Leads to Top Division Finish Julia Paternain delivered a strong performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon's 10K event. Her overall finish time was 33:03, achieving a swift average pace of 5:19 min/mile over the 6.2 miles. Particularly noteworthy was her first-place division finish in F25-29. Julia maintained a strong hold in her pace throughout the race, with splits ranging from 5:10 to 5:27 min/mile. Julia's consistency was evident in the early splits, especially between mile one (5:20) and the final mile (5:10), demonstrating her ability to maintain and even slightly boost her speed towards the race's end, which is commendable. Her pacing during the fourth and fifth miles (5:16 and 5:20, respectively) was particularly solid, helping her secure a respectable fourth place in the female category. Staying focused on maintaining this steady pace while potentially improving the middle segment could yield even better overall results in future races.