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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Trent Snyder #17223 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Trent Snyder maintained a remarkably steady pace throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon half marathon, averaging 9:06 minutes per mile. His most notable splits were miles 4 through 6, where he gradually improved his pace from 9:03 to 9:00 minutes per mile, demonstrating a strong middle segment. Notably, at mile 8, Snyder improved his placement significantly, moving from the 1379th to 1068th overall, indicating an effective strategy. While his pace slightly decelerated during the final three miles, Snyder's overall performance was consistent, showcasing endurance and competitive spirit. Finishing with an elapsed time of 1:59:19, he placed 144th in the M25-29 division out of a total of 4125 participants. The slight slow down in the final stretch might benefit from targeted pace-maintenance training sessions to enhance late-race speed retention. Overall, Trent's performance exhibited excellent consistency and determination.