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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jonathan Woolf #13973 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Start with Strong Mid-Race Surge Jonathan Woolf's performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon highlighted his growth as a runner, achieving a final time of 2:52:25. Noteworthy moments included an impressive surge between miles 11 and 12, clocking a split of 5:39 min/mile and peaking at 5th place overall. His overall pace improved from last year's 7:17 min/mile at the 2025 Mesa Marathon to 6:34 min/mile this year, demonstrating significant progress. Starting strong, Jonathan maintained consistent pacing through the early segments, including a steady 5:45 min/mile for the first three miles. However, the final few miles saw some slowdown, with the longest split being 10:04 min/mile at mile 22. A focus on even pacing could help maintain momentum in future races. Despite this, Jonathan's improvement from his previous marathon shows excellent advancement in competitiveness and endurance. Keep building on these strengths and addressing the later mile strategies for continued success.