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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Julie Sherwood #13440 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace and Strategic Performance Julie Sherwood completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon with a final time of 3:43:50, maintaining an average pace of 8:32 min/mile. She ranked 1037th overall among 3509 participants, and 22nd in the F50-54 division. Notably, Julie managed to improve her placements during certain miles, like at mile 12, where she ranked 8th in her division. Her initial splits maintained a pace under 8:00 min/mile, but there was a gradual decline to a pace of 9:00 min/mile by mile 21, highlighting a potential endurance area to refine. Looking at her previous performances at the Mesa Marathon, Julie continues to demonstrate consistency, with only slight variations from her past races. Her current result aligns closely with her 2024 performance where she clocked 3:41:38. Focusing on the latter part of the race pacing strategy could enhance her overall time. Continued targeting of those critical late-race miles might help reduce overall fatigue, allowing for a steadier pace throughout.