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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Samuel Arvizu #20613 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Consistent Splits Lead to Strong Performance Samuel Arvizu, representing Team Icy Hot, completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K with an impressive time of 40:25, holding an average pace of 6:31 min/mile. Notably, his best split occurred between miles 3 and 4, coming in at 6:21 min/mile. He excelled in the M15-18 division, securing 3rd place. Samuel's pacing strategy shows consistency, especially with his successive negative splits from miles 1 to 3, where he improved pace each mile by notable margins. Samuel's performance maintained a solid position among the 2,851 total participants, showing his competitive edge against a large field. His steady pacing from start to finish allowed him to maneuver through the pack, achieving a finish position of 54th place overall and 41st in the male category. Moving forward, training to maintain the quick segment paces, such as those seen in the latter miles, might refine his competitive standing even further. Keep up the momentum!