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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Gina Sando #17042 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Splits, Strong Finish Gina Sando's performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon highlighted her consistency and strong finish. With an overall time of 1:29:43 and an average pace of 6:50 min/mile, she maintained a steady pace throughout the race. Her standout splits include mile 4 at 6:18 min/mile and mile 13 at 6:22 min/mile, marking an excellent closing pace. Gina's placement improved significantly during the second half, moving from 316th at the start to 227th by mile 13, illustrating her ability to maintain momentum and even increase her pace as the race progressed. Compared to her previous half marathon in 2023, Gina demonstrated marginal slowing, with an increase of 49 seconds overall. Nonetheless, she achieved consistency in her pace and placed 11th in her division, climbing positions in the latter stages. Continued focus on maintaining consistent splits while managing pace fluctuations can help dial in performance and potentially improve positioning in future races. Overall, Gina showcased her dedication and resilience.