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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Adam Mueller #16470 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Steady Pacing Adam Mueller maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, completing the race in 1:55:08 with an impressive average pace of 8:47 min/mile. Although starting with a 8:59 min/mile in the first mile, Adam improved his pace over the next few miles, reaching a steady rhythm within the 8:26 to 8:57 min/mile range. Consistency was key, as reflected by his final split pace of 8:49 min/mile in the last mile. While his overall rankings fluctuated slightly, Adam finished 717th in his gender category and 69th in the M40-44 division. A notable peak was observed between the fourth and eighth miles where he maintained an improved placement in his division. Theres potential to further enhance his performance by focusing on sustaining early race pace and monitoring changes in placement. Partnering with his team, Crushed Its, Adam's disciplined pacing strategy shows promise for future races.