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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Celia Tseng #13739 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pace with Key Moments of Acceleration Celia Tseng completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon with a time of 3:57:14, maintaining an average pace of 9:03 min/mile. Notably, Celia's most consistent pacing was evident between miles 14 and 17, where she achieved an 8:51 min/mile pace. She showed bursts of speed, exemplified by her impressive 8:31 and 8:34 min/mile in miles 11 and 12, showcasing her ability to accelerate effectively when needed. One area that could be addressed is the pacing in the later mile splits, where the pace increased to over 9:30 min/mile between miles 17 and 23. Comparing her current performance to previous races, it appears there has been some increase in overall time, though she managed to better her previous 2024 result. A strategic focus on pacing during the final stretches might help optimize overall race times in future events. Overall, solid effort with room to maintain pace consistency throughout.