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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Drew Shumway #13453 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start with Increase in Split Times Drew Shumway from Mesa, AZ completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon, highlighting an overall elapsed time of 4:50:36. Throughout the race, Drew maintained a consistent pace during the first half, with early splits mostly under 10:00 min/mile. Notably, his fastest split was recorded at mile 12 with a pace of 9:25 min/mile. This demonstrates a strong early performance, maintaining a competitive standing within his division. During the later miles, Drew's pace slowed, with the last few splits exceeding 13:00 min/mile. This change in pace affected overall rankings, placing him 161st in the M19-24 division. Given Drew's prior experience at shorter distances, focusing on maintaining an even pace across all segments could enhance overall endurance and final race time. Overall, participating as part of the Sundevil Saturday team offered a valuable opportunity for Drew to challenge himself in a marathon event.