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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Olivia Pellish #16691 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Remarkable Improvement Olivia Pellish competed in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, finishing with an impressive elapsed time of 1:52:15. Her average pace was 8:34 min/mile across the 13.1-mile course, a marked improvement from her previous performances. Starting strong, Olivia maintained a steady pace, which gradually increased, culminating in the last mile being her fastest split at 8:04 min/mile. Her overall strategy was evident in her pacing adjustments, showing strength and efficiency as the race progressed. Impressively, Olivia placed 72nd in her division F30-34 out of 144, with an overall rank of 1026th out of 4125 participants. Compared to her prior two races, she showed substantial progress, cutting nearly 9 minutes off her previous year's time. Her consistent pace allowed her to climb from 1661st overall in 2024 to 1514th in 2025, and now 1026th in 2026. For future races, maintaining this momentum while continuing to refine her pacing strategies could enhance her performance further.