Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Nate Stimpson #17290 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Start, Consistent Finish Nate displayed a solid performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon with an overall time of 2:38:04, pacing himself at 12:04 min/mile over the half marathon distance. His early miles showed strength, with significant improvement in pace from the initial mile of 11:47 min/mile to 11:02 min/mile at the 4-mile mark. Notably, Nate's initial surge placed him at 575th among males in his age group by the 1-mile mark. This consistent strategy was reflected in his stabilized pace, maintaining steady performances through miles 5 to 6. However, there was a slowdown in the latter miles, particularly notable in mile 9 with a split pace of 13:28 min/mile. Despite this, Nate's final placement was 140th in the M45-49 division, indicating room for some tactical adjustments. Building on his successful strategy of pacing in the earlier phases, focusing on maintaining consistency in the latter half can optimize future race outcomes.