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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Charles Roose #13283 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Slow and Steady Progression Charles Roose completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon with a total time of 5:49:48, maintaining an average pace of 13:21 minutes per mile. Over the 26.2-mile course, Charles showed noticeable consistency and pacing improvements in the mid-race segments compared to the beginning and end. His split times ranged from 10:48 in the early miles to 15:35 at the halfway mark, eventually stabilizing in the 13-minute range. Particularly notable is his strength in miles 7 and 8, where he maintained sub-12:20 paces, illustrating his capability to sustain effort during the second quarter of the marathon. Improving pace consistency was evident in the latter stages. While pacing slowed slightly towards the end, there were promising recovery signs in the 21st mile with a pace of 14:20, indicating a tactical approach to managing endurance. Based on this data, focusing on building late-stage endurance will be beneficial for more uniform pacing throughout future races. Keep capitalizing on your consistency, Charles!