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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Kelly OSaben #16619 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace Propels Strong Finish Kelly OSaben maintained a remarkably consistent pace throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, achieving an overall time of 1:19:02. Her steady pace hovered around the 6:00 min/mile mark for most of the race. The final split was her fastest at 5:56 min/mile, showcasing her ability to finish strong. Notably, Kelly placed 20th in her gender category out of 4125 participants and 8th in her division (F30-34). Compared to her previous performance at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, Kelly improved her elapsed pace by 5 seconds per mile, shaving off a total of 1 minute and 15 seconds from her overall time. This consistent performance and improvement suggest strong endurance and pacing strategies. Continuously refining her pacing strategy and maintaining this level of performance could see further improvements in future races. Keep focusing on consistent pacing to continue your progression and excellence in upcoming races.