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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Julia Manning #16243 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Performance with Strong Pacing Trends Julia Manning completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in 1:55:04, maintaining an average pace of 8:47 minutes per mile over the 13.1-mile course. Starting strong, her initial miles showed a consistent pace ranging from 8:25 to 8:32 minutes per mile. Notably, mile 3 saw her fastest split of 8:19, while the split times later slightly increased, with the last mile at 9:12. Her consistent effort placed her 481st among females and 78th in her division. Over a historical perspective, compared to her past half marathons, Julia's performance this year demonstrated a notable improvement from her 2017 pace (9:05 min/mile) despite being slightly slower than her 2022 results (8:24 min/mile). For future events, maintaining momentum through the later stages could further enhance her overall performance. Keep an eye on maintaining a buffer for early paces to resist fatigue in the closing miles.