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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: David Rees #10673 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Endurance Tested David Rees showcased a strong start in the 2026 Mesa Marathon, maintaining a steady pace in the early miles with an initial mile split of 9:32 min/mile, placing 1418th overall. His first three splits averaged under 10:00 min/mile, indicating a consistent performance early in the race. By the halfway mark, there was a noticeable slow down as he finished the 13th mile with a split pace of 13:49 min/mile. The latter stages of the marathon presented a challenge, with splits progressively increasing to over 13:00 min/mile. The final overall elapsed pace settled at 13:33 min/mile. In his division (M60-64), David placed 62nd of the participants. The team "Mighty Family Marathoners" can be proud of his determination. Future training may benefit from focusing on maintaining pace consistency in the later stages of a race, perhaps incorporating more endurance workouts to build stamina over longer distances.