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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Danny Link #12454 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Early Splits, Challenging Finish Danny completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon in a time of 5:18:26, maintaining a steady pace during the first half of the race. He consistently managed sub-10-minute miles through the initial 10 miles, with splits such as a solid 9:05 minute/mile on the 7th mile, which was his fastest. Noteworthy is his overall placement in the middle of the pack, particularly impressive during the 11th mile where he jumped to 910th in the gender category. In the latter stages, Danny experienced a noticeable decrease in pace, with split times moving into the mid to high 14-minute/mile range. The 12th to 19th miles showed the most slowdown, including a 14:45 minute/mile split on mile 19. As an area to work on, focusing on endurance for the second half of the marathon could be beneficial. Despite the slowdown, completing a full marathon is an impressive achievement and provides a solid foundation for future races.