Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Larisa Smith #10466 Race: 2026 Mesa 10K Distance: 6.2 miles

Steady Progress, Strong Finish Larisa Smith maintained a consistent performance in the 2026 Mesa Marathon 10K, showcasing her ability to gradually improve her pace. Beginning with a split pace of 15:53 min/mile, she made significant improvements by mile 4 with her fastest split pace of 14:45 min/mile. This progression highlights an effective strategy for mid-race pace management and resilience. Although her split times varied towards the later stages, finishing with an overall pace of 15:39 min/mile reveals a balanced effort throughout. Her final time was 1:37:03, placing 147th in the F40-44 division out of 2851 participants. Larisa might consider focusing on maintaining that mid-race momentum into the final miles to potentially reduce the later split times in future races. Her consistent splits from miles 1 to 4 indicate a solid foundation to build on, and working on these improvements could benefit her race strategy.