Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Laura Lamond #16047 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Start with Opportunities for Consistency Laura Lamond demonstrated a consistent pace during the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Her initial splits were stable, averaging 10:18 min/mile from miles 1 to 3. The first three miles saw her maintaining a strong position, placing 127th in her division. Notably, the initial kilometer matches her best pace throughout the race, illustrating her ability to start strong. Between miles 4 and 6, there was a gradual slowdown, with paces hovering around 10:21 - 10:43 min/mile, but her position in division largely stayed constant. Entering the latter half, her pace slightly increased before a dip at mile 7 with 11:28 min/mile. By mile 11, the slowdown to 13:32 min/mile indicated fatigue. However, a strong finish in mile 13 at 11:13 min/mile showed resilience. Overall, she completed the half marathon in 2:29:49, with an average pace of 11:26 min/mile. Her ability to improve from the slower second half can be a focus, considering her strong finish in her previous 10K race.