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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Christina Nienstedt #16561 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Effort with Improved Pacing Christina Nienstedt successfully completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in a time of 3:07:25, maintaining a consistent overall pace of 14:18 min/mile for the 13.1-mile course. Notably, she achieved her best split pace of 13:09 min/mile in mile 7, illustrating her capability to push harder midway through the race. Christina's pacing strategy varied, with splits ranging from 13:09 to 15:30 min/mile, providing a potential area for more consistent pacing in future races. In comparison to her previous race performances, Christina's half marathon run showed noticeable improvement. While her full marathon pace in 2024 was slightly faster at 13:59 min/mile, this half marathon tempo bolsters her endurance capabilities. Additionally, having bettered her 10K pace from 2025, it's clear her training is yielding productive results. Continued focus on maintaining consistent split times could enhance her competitive edge in upcoming races.