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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Nathaniel Bush #14807 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Progress with Consistent Splits Nathaniel Bush completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an overall time of 3:17:45 and an average pace of 15:05 min/mile. His performance among 4125 participants placed him at 3602 overall and 1711 in the male category, and within the M40-44 division, he finished 176th. Notably, Nathaniels pacing varied moderately; he maintained a steady pace in the earlier miles, with a notable consistency between the first three splits, ranging from 12:56 min/mile to 13:05 min/mile. As Nathaniel progressed, his pace tapered, with the 13th mile split being notably slower at 18:44 min/mile. Despite this, his performance demonstrates resilience, finishing the race strong with little change in his place in the latter half, staying consistently around mid-pack. To enhance future performance, focusing on sustaining pace in the latter miles could prove beneficial. Consistent training and pacing strategies could help improve endurance over longer distances.