Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Daniel Shenk #17153 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start With Pace Decline Over Time Daniel Shenk began the 2026 Mesa Marathon with a strong pace of 9:24 min/mile for his first mile, which is particularly commendable. His pace gradually increased over the first five miles, with mile splits ranging from 9:24 to 10:51 min/mile. Throughout this segment, Daniel's placement in the M25-29 division ranged from 124th to 192nd, which shows a solid competitive edge early in the race. As the race progressed, Daniel faced a slowdown, with his finishing average pace recorded at 12:23 min/mile. Despite the deceleration, Daniel maintained a consistent stride to complete the half marathon in 2:42:15. Of note, his strongest positional gain was at mile 13, where he improved 328 places overall. Working to sustain the pace observed in the initial miles throughout the entirety of the race may be a worthwhile focus for upcoming events. His participation contributes significantly to his team's overall performance.