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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Aditi Sulekh #17321 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort Despite Decrease in Pace Aditi Sulekh participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, covering 13.1 miles with an elapsed time of 2:45:08, resulting in an average pace of 12:36 min/mile. Her strong start was evident with a first mile split of 10:15 min/mile, but she experienced a gradual slowdown, culminating in a final mile split of 15:09 min/mile. Nonetheless, she maintained her competitive spirit, especially given the larger field of 4125 participants. While Aditi's placement was 3242 overall, her race still highlights her commitment, as this half marathon marked a substantial step up from her previous 10K races. Notably, her pace decreased compared to her previous shorter-distance races, but with targeted interval training to sustain initial pace throughout the race, she can likely achieve closer alignment to her 10K tempo. Keep building on that momentum, and remember to focus on consistent pacing strategies to maintain stamina. Great effort from Team Chasing 13.1!