Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Joey Paradise #20961 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Pacing Fluctuations Indicate Strategic Opportunities Ahead Joey Paradise navigated the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K with varying paces across the splits. Starting strong, the first mile was completed at 13:30 min/mile, placing him 1090th overall. A subsequent split time of 16:05 min/mile demonstrates an increase in elapsed pace by the second mile, moving his overall place to 1902. Joey regained momentum in the third mile, improving to a split pace of 13:22 min/mile, which was a positive adjustment in his racing strategy, though by the last mile his standing shifted to 2223rd overall. Overall, the race concluded at an elapsed pace of 15:28 min/mile over 6.2 miles, placing Joey 113th in the M40-44 division. Notably, the earlier miles showed potential with lower split paces, indicating room for pacing consistency. Focused efforts on maintaining an even split pace, especially after the initial strong start, could improve future race results. Participation highlighted engagement and performance with the Pro Audio team.