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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Peter Galbraith #15392 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Improved Pacing Peter Galbraith executed a remarkable performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:31:20 and an average pace of 6:58 min/mile. This result places Peter as the 15th in his age division (M45-49) out of 4125 total participants. Compared to his previous best at the 2025 Mesa Marathon, Peter improved his pace by a second per mile, showcasing consistent enhancement in his running capability. Analyzing the splits, Peter demonstrated strong early mile paces, including a notable 6:41 per mile in the first and fourth miles, which suggests strong opening strategy and endurance. However, there was a gradual slowing in miles 8 through 13, with the most significant drop to a 7:33 pace in mile 12. While his finish time stands as an improvement, focusing on maintaining pace in the later miles could optimize his future performance. Overall, an impressive run indicating clear progress over recent races.