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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Michael Langrehr #14164 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Gains and a Strong Division Finish Michael's performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon showcased his consistency and endurance. He completed the marathon in 3:10:03 with an average pace of 7:15 min/mile, yielding a strong 8th place finish in the M50-54 division. Notably, he demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the majority of the race. The fastest mile was mile 8, completed in 6:35, which helped elevate his overall standing significantly. Meanwhile, miles 20 through 26 showed a gradual deceleration, important to address for future performance enhancement. Compared to his previous half marathon at the 2023 Mesa Marathon, Michael improved his pacing from 8:19 min/mile to 7:15 min/mile over the full marathon distance. This is a significant improvement in speed and stamina. To optimize for future races, focusing on maintaining a consistent pace in the latter miles, perhaps by incorporating more long runs with speed variations in training, can further enhance his endurance and finishing times.