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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jamie Jarman #12145 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Splits, Challenging Second Half Jamie Jarman showed strong pacing at the start, recording consistent splits between 8:07 and 8:16 min/mile for the first 10 miles. Notably, he improved his standing during the 8th mile, jumping from 1159th overall to 737th. This suggests strategic pacing early on. The subsequent drop in pace in Mile 18, with a split pace of 10:35, indicates the onset of fatigue, leading to a significant slowdown, culminating at a 15:29 min/mile pace by Mile 21. In the second half, Jamie experienced fluctuations in pacing, with the last few miles further affecting his overall time. The final pace of 10:21 min/mile marks a challenge compared to recent years, like the 3:33:30 finish in 2025. For future races, integrating targeted endurance training could assist in maintaining a steadier pace throughout such long distances. Despite the tough finish, Jamie demonstrated resilience by completing his 2026 marathon.