Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Selma Grace Marsitto #12578 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Steady Finish Selma Grace Marsitto displayed consistency in her early splits during the 2026 Mesa Marathon, starting strong with an initial pace of 9:36 min/mile. Her performance showed a steady decline after mile 3, with her average pace transitioning into the mid to late 10-minute range by mile 7. Particularly notable was her split at mile 11, recording a significant time of 16:53, which may have impacted her overall pace. In the latter half of the race, her pace stabilized in the 13 to 14-minute range. Despite this, mile 23 demonstrated a comeback with her pace improving to 13:54 min/mile, suggesting potential in maintaining motivation and endurance under fatigue. Ending with an elapsed time of 6:23:09, her consistency at the start is commendable. Future training could benefit from focusing on endurance to support sustained speed in the later stages of the marathon. Consider this for the next race to build on this strong foundation.