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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Swapna Banjapally #20621 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Effort and Steady Pace Swapna Banjapally maintained a consistent performance during the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K race. She completed the 6.2-mile course in 1:33:45, with an overall average pace of 15:07 min/mile. Swapna demonstrated significant consistency across her splits, with mile paces ranging from 14:46 to 15:28 min/mile. Her strongest mile was the second, with a split time of 14:46 min/mile, indicating a positive adjustment in pace after the first mile. Her placement movement throughout the race shows some fluctuation, beginning 50th in her division and transitioning positions, eventually finishing 98th in the F45-49 category. This suggests a need for pacing strategies to maintain position consistently. Swapna represented the Endorphin Elites and competed alongside 2851 participants. A focus on sustaining her mid-race pace could potentially enhance her overall rank in future events. Keep up the positive momentum and consider integrating interval training to further refine race day rhythm.