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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Tyler Jensen #15834 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace Leads to Impressive Finish Tyler Jensen maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, covering 13.1 miles with an overall time of 1:49:19 and an average pace of 8:20 per mile. Notable improvements were evident when compared to past performances, notably bettering his 2025 result of 1:56:15 and a significant leap from 2024's 2:20:56. Tyler's pacing consistency was reflected in his splits, commencing with an 8:30 min/mile and concluding strongly with a 7:58 min/mile in the final mile, indicating solid stamina and strategy. While Tyler started with a pace that later fluctuated slightly around the 8:30 min/mile mark, his ability to regain speed in later miles steadied his performance, crowning the race with an energetic finish. Tyler's placing in the M15-18 division was 26th among 4125 participants overall, marking a solid finish. For future races, focusing on maintaining or even increasing the strong finish witnessed in the final miles could enhance final results further.