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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Kelly Finnegan #15307 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Slightly Faster Early Splits Kelly Finnegan of Mesa, Arizona completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in a time of 2:59:16, with an average pace of 13:41 min/mile. Throughout the race, Kelly executed a series of steady splits, with particular strengths in the initial miles where she maintained a smoother pace under 13:00 min/mile. Her best split was recorded between miles 3 and 4, during which she clocked a 12:48 min/mile pace. Kelly saw progressive deceleration as the race went on, with the final split at a 14:41 min/mile pace. Her overall placement was 3469 out of 4125 participants, showing competitiveness in a large field. In comparison to her previous half marathon time from 2024, she shaved off a few seconds, illustrating a slight improvement. Reviewing pacing strategy, particularly maintaining pace after the first half of the race, could enhance future results. Keep striving to manage consistency throughout the race.