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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Sue Lasater #16072 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace, Room for Strategic Adjustments During the 2026 Mesa Marathon, Sue Lasater tackled the half marathon distance with an elapsed time of 5:08:59 and an average pace of 23:35 min/mile. Her race statistics indicate some variation in pace, with notable faster miles at the first and third splits, clocking in at 19:28 min/mile and 19:39 min/mile, respectively. She finished 9th in her age division and was part of the Team World Vision. Comparing this performance to her previous Mesa Marathons, Sue's results were consistent with her past efforts, though her overall time was slower than in previous years. With a half marathon history that includes elapsed times in the 4-hour range and stronger division placements, such as 4th in 2025, focusing on maintaining her earlier split paces throughout the entire distance could enhance her future race outcomes. Continuing to incorporate pacing strategies during training could benefit her performance moving forward.