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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Carmen Divine #15173 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Stamina Displayed in Steady Performance Carmen Divine participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course with an elapsed time of 2:19:13 at an average pace of 10:37 minutes per mile. This race saw her placed 34th in her age division, F60-64, out of a total of 4,125 participants. Her pacing remained constant throughout, with early miles ranging from 10:23 to 10:29 minutes per mile. Notably, her fastest split was the third mile at a 10:16 pace. In comparison to her past races, Carmen took a steadier approach this year. In the previous 2022 half marathon, she managed a faster pace at 8:55 minutes per mile, securing 7th in the F55-59 division. The current performance suggests keeping a focus on the latter part of the race as miles 10 through 12 showed a decrease in speed. Building up endurance in the final miles could benefit future results, enhancing overall race performance.