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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: James MacKinlay #16219 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish James MacKinlay demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course in 2:06:30 with an average pace of 9:39 minutes per mile. His even splits showed determination, improving from a 9:54 pace in the initial stages to a commendable 9:01 pace in the final mile. Notably, he improved his position within the division as the race progressed, from 63rd at mile 5 to 51st by mile 13. Although the overall placement of 1802 out of 4125 participants was mid-pack, his finish time placed him 56th in the M55-59 division and 1019th among male participants. Comparing past performances, it's evident that while James has recorded faster half marathons in prior years, the consistency in his pacing shows effective race strategy. Targeting areas for slight increases in pace could help reach prior personal bests. Keep up the hard work, James, and continue refining your pacing strategy.