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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jessica Novoa #12920 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistency and Resilience Shine Through Jessica Novoa completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon with a time of 5:23:08, maintaining an overall pace of 12:20 min/mile over the 26.2-mile course. Her pacing showed consistency, despite a gradual slowdown in later miles such as mile 25 which took 15:34, suggesting possible fatigue or challenging conditions. Jessica's strong start with a 10:03 pace at mile 1 showcased her initial stamina. Notably, at mile 7, she achieved her fastest split time of 9:53, demonstrating potential for shorter bursts of speed. Though finishing 2621st out of 3509, her placement in the top 30% of her gender and division for multiple distances, particularly at mile 8, where she was 664th among females, reflects competitive performances during segments of the race. As a constructive takeaway, focusing on endurance training for the latter stages of the marathon might enhance her future performance. Keep harnessing that early energy across more of the course for even better results next time!