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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Whitney LaCombe #16041 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance Improvement Whitney LaCombe participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, completing the 13.1 miles with an overall time of 1:48:11 and an average pace of 8:15 min/mile. Her splits indicate an even start with 7:58 on the first mile and mid-race shifts, alternating between lower 8-minute paces and high 7-minute paces. Notably, her quickest split was the 5th mile at a pace of 7:41 min/mile. Compared to a previous half marathon at the 2024 Mesa Marathon, Whitney improved her time and pace, shaving off 22 seconds overall while maintaining consistent splits. Her performance metrics show room for further enhancing late-race consistency, with opportunities for tightening the paces during the final miles, as her split times began slipping over the 8-minute mark. Overall, Whitney's progress and effort were commendable as she finished 60th in her division, affirming her growth and competitive endurance in the F35-39 age group.