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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Cynthia Monroe #12770 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Performance with Steady Improvement Cynthia Monroe completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon with an official time of 4:32:49, pacing at 10:24 min/mile. Over the 26.2-mile course, her pace remained relatively consistent, peaking early at mile 4 with a 9:09 min/mile and stabilizing around a 10 to 11-minute pace in the latter miles. Notably, her performance in this marathon closely mirrors her 2020 Mesa Marathon time of 4:33:16, indicating strong pacing skills. Cynthia's race data reveals determined pacing and competes well within her F50-54 division, finishing 59th. Splits such as mile 8 stand out where she moved up in placement significantly. While her placement among women was 758th out of 3509 participants, focusing on maintaining these improvements in earlier pacing while managing late-race fatigue could further enhance future races. Cynthia's effort reflects progress from her 2024 Mesa Marathon, showcasing commendable improvement in her marathon journey.