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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Deanna Bishop #14678 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Dedication with Room for Speed Gains Deanna Bishop completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an overall time of 2:44:14, maintaining a steady pace of 12:32 min/mile. She covered the first mile in 10:57 min/mile pace, gradually slowing down with her highest split pace at mile 6, reaching 15:17 min/mile. Notably, her pace improved towards the end, finishing the last mile at 11:23 min/mile. She placed 3228th overall and 116th in her division (F50-54), out of 4125 total participants. Comparing this performance to the 2023 Mesa Marathon, where she completed the half marathon in 2:16:04, indicates an opportunity for improvement in pacing consistency throughout the race. Deanna's commitment to fix pacing adjustments is evident from her significant pace pick-up in the final mile, suggesting potential to reclaim her past form. Working on maintaining an even pace closer to her earlier splits could enhance endurance and overall race performance. Keep pushing, Deanna, and continue enjoying the journey!