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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Shawn Nelson #16536 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with a Strong Finish* Shawn Nelson maintained an impressive average pace of 10:37 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course at the 2026 Mesa Marathon. With consistent splits, several miles were executed at a pace between 10:24 and 10:26 min/mile. Notably, she executed a faster pace in mile 6 with a 10:01 min/mile split, which was one of her strongest segments. Her total elapsed time was 2:19:13. Nelson's pacing strategy was steady, as demonstrated by the consistency in her mile splits. Finishing 35th in her age division shows commendable endurance. It is important to note mile 10, where the split slowed to 11:50 min/mile. Aligning her stronger pace from mile 6 across more splits could enhance performance in future races. Overall, her performance reflects a solid execution with a foundation to fine-tune for enhanced speed in upcoming races. Great job leveraging your base on a familiar course!