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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Sandeep Reddy Kota #20843 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Effort with Improved Splits Sandeep Reddy Kota from Phoenix, AZ, finished the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K event with a total time of 1:18:25, covering a distance of 6.2 miles at an average pace of 12:38 min/mile. His performance was noteworthy for maintaining a consistent pace throughout, with splits ranging from a steady 12:09 to 13:17 min/mile. Impressively, his pace during the last mile was one of his fastest at 12:19 min/mile, suggesting a strong finish. In total, Sandeep placed 1727th overall out of 2,851 participants. In his division, Males aged 40-44, he secured 94th place, showing solid competitiveness. Notably, he exhibited improvements after the second mile, suggesting an effective strategy for pacing. Consistency was key, and with slight adjustments, such as pacing strategies, Sandeep could see continued advancements in future races. Keep leveraging consistent pacing, and consider experimenting with a quicker start to lessen mid-race drop-offs. Great effort overall!