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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Mary Blaylock #10998 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Strategic Improvements Mary Blaylock completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon with a total time of 6:19:40, maintaining a consistent pace of 14:29 min/mile across the 26.2 miles. Notably, she demonstrated a well-paced beginning, starting with a mile pace of 10:52, before settling into a more sustainable pace throughout the race. The fifth mile appeared to be more challenging, with a split time of 14:37 min/mile, indicating an area where pace control could be refined. Despite this, Mary managed to improve and stabilize her pace in the later miles. Compared to previous races, Mary's performance has been consistent, showing slight improvements. Her participation in the 2025 Mesa Marathon was completed with similar time metrics, but she attained a slightly improved placement in her division this year, moving from 184 to 147 compared to the previous marathon. This suggests successful strategic pacing and race management. Focusing further on consistent energy distribution, particularly in difficult sections, could enhance future performances.