Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Alex Mueller #16471 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Pace Consistency and Late-Race Recovery Highlight Performance Alex Mueller displayed a consistent pace for a significant portion of the race with a commendable start. The initial miles were strong, particularly the third mile, yielding a swift 8:06 min/mile split. Gradually, there was a slight reduction in pace, with the 10th mile showing the most significant slowing at 11:43 min/mile. Despite this, Alex demonstrated resilience, overcoming an evident struggle with a strong push in the latter stages, bringing the pace back down to 8:15 min/mile by the 11th mile. Maintaining an overall 9:00 min/mile pace for the 13.1-mile Half Marathon suggests solid pacing ability. Alex finished with an official time of 1:58:03, placing 1381st overall out of 4125 participants. Positional fluctuations throughout the race signify the competitive nature of the event. Focus on sustaining pace post-mile 7 can yield further benefits. Impressive elements of race strategy were displayed, showcasing Alex's aptitude for managing race dynamics.