Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Richard Garner #15425 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Early Pacing with Late Slowdown Richard Garner participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, finishing with an elapsed time of 2:13:48 and an average pace of 10:12 min/mile. His splits indicate a strong start with initial mile paces around 9:18 min/mile. However, by mile 6, there was a noticeable decrease in pace to 10:54 min/mile, and this trend of slowing continued through the remainder of the race. Overall, Richard placed 29th in the Male 60-64 age division, with a field of 4125 participants. Notable points include steady paces in the early miles with minor fluctuations. To optimize future performances, focus on building endurance and maintaining pace in later stages. The initial paces suggest potential; enhancing stamina may allow for a more uniform pace across the entire race. Consider incorporating long runs with negative splits into your training to improve endurance towards the latter part of your races.