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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Katelyn Tucker #17448 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Katelyn Tucker maintained a steady pace during the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, averaging 13:22 minutes per mile over the 13.1-mile course. She finished with a total time of 2:55:14. Notably, her splits were consistent, with a slight variance, the quickest being 12:20 for the first mile and a slower pace of 16:46 in the sixth mile, which suggests a need to focus on endurance for maintaining pace in future races. Among the 4,125 participants, Katelyn placed 3410th overall, 1764th in her gender category, and 295th in the F30-34 division. Her performance highlighted potential in maintaining a consistent pace. The final stretch from mile 12 to 13 showed a notable improvement, returning to a pace of 13:33 which is commendable. Continued training should focus on sustaining energy levels mid-race to balance that slight drop in split speeds earlier. Keep up the strong effort and determination!