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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Alicia Kister #20831 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Pacing Consistency in Steady Progress Alicia demonstrated a consistent pacing strategy in the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K, maintaining her average pace across the 6.2 miles. She completed the race in 1:27:39, with an overall pace of 14:08 min/mile. Notably, Alicia's second split showed an increase in pace to 15:05 min/mile, which she efficiently managed by quickening her speed to 13:17 min/mile in the third mile. This adjustment in pacing signifies a commendable ability to recover her pace during the race. Throughout the event, Alicia maintained her division rank around 62-64 in the F50-54 category and stayed in line with her gender rank of 1098 among female participants. Her finish placement of 2037 overall reflects consistent pacing across the event. A focus on optimizing her began and end pacing strategies could yield even quicker splits, particularly in the latter stages, allowing Alicia to continue improving future race performances.