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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Alex Cheroske #14929 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Form with Steady Pace Alex Cheroske completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in 1:54:44, maintaining a steady pace of 8:45 min/mile. This placed him 30th in the M55-59 division out of a total of 4,125 participants. His positions varied slightly, with the best rank at Mile 13, where he moved up to 29th in his division. Notably, his Split Times showed a consistent pace, starting at 8:57 for the first mile and averaging closely around 8:45 min/mile for the remainder of the race. While the overall time was slower compared to past performances, such as the 2018 Mesa Marathon where he finished in 1:40:43, this race demonstrated Alex's consistent pacing and stable performance across the half marathon distance. Focusing on maintaining speed during the later miles, especially after Mile 10, could help regain time in future races. His participation with Team World Vision shows a commitment to running and supporting charitable causes.