Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Russell Enns #11588 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistently Strong with Steady Improvements Russell maintained a steady pace throughout the Mesa Marathon 2026 Half Marathon, finishing with an overall time of 1:36:04 and an average pace of 7:20 min/mile. Notable is the consistency in pace, with all splits varying slightly around the 7:20 min/mile mark. The fastest segment was during mile 13, completed in 7:07. Position shifts in the overall and division placements show room for growth in competitive standings for his division. Compared to previous full marathons, Russell demonstrated improved pacing strategies, as seen in the reduction of average mile time from 7:40 min/mile to 7:20 min/mile for this race. His placement in the M55-59 division and overall standings indicates strong potential for improved positioning in future races. Focusing slightly more on maintaining the pace from the start, where extended consistency will help minimize time variance in mid-race splits, could enhance overall performance and final placement.