Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Debbie Williams #19824 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Finish with a Strong Final Mile Debbie Williams completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K in 1:23:45, maintaining an average pace of 13:30 min/mile. Starting strong with a steady pace of 12:21 min/mile in the first mile, she saw her pace slow down in the second and third miles at 13:16 and 13:49 min/mile, respectively. Debbie's position varied across the race, reaching her highest placement at the 3-mile mark where she ranked 68th in her division. Notably, Debbie's performance in the final mile was commendable. Despite the slower pace in the middle of the race, she picked up her pace considerably to 12:28 min/mile. Debbie's overall placement was 1943 out of 2851 participants, with a division placement of 121st in the F40-44 category. As part of Team Amanda, there is a potential for consistent improvement in pacing. Focusing on maintaining a steadier pace throughout could yield stronger results in future races.