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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Andrea Ramirez #10416 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Progress and Improved Timing Andrea Ramirez demonstrated impressive pacing refinement in the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K. Her overall time was 52:32, showing a substantial improvement from last year's 58:46. She maintained a descending split pattern, starting with a 9:34 mile and progressively decreasing to a notable 7:58 for her last mile. This strategic pacing led to an average pace of 8:28 per mile, a decrease from the prior year's average pace of 9:28. The improvement in her pace indicates focused training and better race management. Andrea's placement advanced as well, moving from 467th overall last year to 331st this year. Within her gender and division categories, she positioned herself at 102nd among females and 17th in the F19-24 division, improving from the previous year's 182nd and 20th. Future races could further benefit from sustaining the earlier middle-segment intensity to enhance consistency across all splits. Your progress is commendable, Andrea. Keep optimizing your race strategy!