Eric Smith #21056
10K
February 14, 2026
59:23
Chip Time
9:34
Pace (min/miles)
6.2
Distance
PERFORMANCE
697
2533
Overall
435
1085
Male
30
92
M45-49
Rankings
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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Eric Smith #21056 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles
Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Eric Smith showcased a commendable performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K with an overall time of 59:23, achieving an average pace of 9:34 min/mile. Notably, Eric demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the race with his strongest mile being the final one at 8:54 min/mile. He finished 30th in his division of M45-49, which places him well for his age group. In comparison to his previous races, Eric has made significant improvements. In the 2023 race, his time was 1:12:51, and in 2024, 1:22:34, showing a clear progression in both time and pace. This year, he improved his pace by over two minutes per mile since his previous participation. Maintaining a strong and controlled pace, especially in the final miles, indicates a well-executed race strategy. Focusing on early pacing in future races may further improve his performance.
