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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Vish Bhattacharya #14666 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistency and Determination Shine in Performance Vish Bhattacharya participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon and maintained a steady pace throughout the race, completing it in 2:09:36 with an elapsed average pace of 9:53 min/mile. During the 13.1-mile run, Vish exhibited commendable consistency, as most of the splits were under 10 minutes per mile. The standout splits were the first and second miles, at 9:39 and 9:47 min/mile, respectively, indicating a strong start. Compared to previous performances, Vish displayed progress, as evident from his 11:21 min/mile pace in the 2019 race to today's 9:53 min/mile pace. His placement improved significantly from having placed 2788 overall in 2019 to 1973 in 2026, underscoring his dedication and improvement. Focusing on maintaining pace during the latter miles, such as the 10:21 min/mile in mile 12, could further enhance performance. Keep up the consistent training, and you'll continue to see these great results!