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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Lauren Trautman #17435 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Some Splits Below 9:00 min/mile! Lauren Trautman, from Gilbert, Arizona, completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in 2:00:20. She maintained a respectable average pace of 9:11 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Notably, she achieved quicker split paces in Mile 3 at 8:53 min/mile and Mile 5 at 8:51 min/mile, indicating potential for even faster performance in future races. Lauren's consistent pacing strategy kept her positions within a tight range, finishing 1521st out of 4125 participants overall and 633rd among female competitors. In her age division (F35-39), she placed 107th. Her performance showcases steady pacing, though observing some slowing at Mile 12 offers an opportunity to develop endurance further. Participating with the AZ Run Club seems to aid in her performance, suggesting that continued training may improve pacing consistency and stamina for future races.