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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Mel Taylor #17359 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Finish in an Eventful Half Marathon Mel Taylor delivered a steady performance in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, clocking a total time of 2:52:18. Her average pace was 13:09 min/mile over the 13.1 miles. Notably, Mel maintained a consistent pace throughout, with minimal fluctuations in her split times after the second mile. She began strong with an 11:38 min/mile pace in the first mile and managed to stabilize her pace in the subsequent miles, consistently averaging in the 13-minute range. Her most efficient split was mile 11, at 13:01 min/mile. Throughout the event, Mel showed resilience by gradually improving her placement. In her age division, Mel finished 292 out of 4125 participants and was part of the "Moench girls" team. Mel demonstrated persistence and was most successful at maintaining a consistent pace in the latter part of the race. Focusing on increasing initial endurance might allow her to start with a stronger push.