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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Sarah Bruder #18140 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strong Finishing Pace Sarah Bruder completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K with a total race time of 1:19:43 and an average pace of 12:51 min/mile. Throughout the race, her splits remained impressively consistent, with a strong finish in the final mile at an 11:49 min/mile pace, showing a notable improvement from the earlier stages of the run. Her performance was consistent within her division, ending in 107th place for the F19-24 category out of 2851 total participants. While her overall pace was stable, the second mile presented a slower split at 13:47 min/mile. However, Sarah effectively adjusted her speed from the third mile onwards, improving her position in the competition. She demonstrated strong pacing ability in the later miles. The considering splits reveal areas where speeding up earlier could reduce overall time. A focused start to maintain a steady pace throughout would enhance her ability to maximize her performance in future races.