Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Anna Jones #15876 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish Anna maintained an impressive consistency during the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Starting with an initial pace of 10:45 min/mile, she exhibited a strong, even pace through the first half of the race, with slightly increasing times but staying close to her target pace. Her best split time occurred between miles 2 and 3 with a pace of 10:36 min/mile, indicating a solid start. The later miles presented a slight increase in pace, peaking at 13:05 min/mile between miles 7 and 8. However, Anna's ability to finish the race with a strong final mile split of 11:08 min/mile stands out. Her overall elapsed time of 2:31:18 places her 207th in the F35-39 division. Notably, the fluctuation in mid-race splits suggests potential for improvement in pacing strategy to maintain energy throughout the entire course. Keep focusing on even pacing and stamina for future events.