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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Rajinder Manchanda #16239 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strategic Finish Rajinder Manchanda completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a time of 1:56:19, maintaining a steady overall pace of 8:52 min/mile. Among the 4125 total participants, Rajinder ranked 1267th overall and 743rd in the male category, competing in the M50-54 division. Notably, he consistently hovered around the top 30-36 in his division throughout the race. His most impressive split occurred during mile 5 when he recorded a swift 8:26 mile, which is commendable for a half-marathon strategy. The splits reveal notable performance insights. He started strong with an 8:49 pace for the first mile and was able to hit his fastest segment of 8:13 at mile 3. As the race progressed, a slight slowdown occurred between miles 9 through 11, where the pace exceeded 9 minutes per mile. Consider looking into these segments for potential pacing improvements or strategies to maximize efficiency in the latter part of the race. Your ability to regain speed in the final mile indicates a strong reserve and strategic finish.