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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Rachel Allen #14439 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance Exhibited with a Strong Finish In the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, Rachel Allen exhibited a consistently impressive performance. Starting with an initial one-mile pace of 6:49 minutes per mile, she maintained her momentum with admirable consistency. At the fourth mile, Rachel achieved her fastest split of 6:41 minutes per mile. Notably, she managed to keep each mile split under 7:00 minutes until the ninth mile, showcasing her stamina and strategy. Rachel finished with an overall time of 1:29:59 and an average pace of 6:52 minutes per mile. She made a notable improvement from her previous races, outperforming her 2024 race by over four minutes. Her consistent pacing placed her 12th in her division and 93rd among women. Going forward, focusing on slightly improving the mid-race miles could lead to even better results. Overall, Rachel's dedication to maintaining a strong pace throughout the race is commendable.