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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Elizabeth Chapman #11204 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Personal Improvement At the 2026 Mesa Marathon, Elizabeth Chapman showcased her consistency and determination. Covering 26.2 miles in a total time of 4:15:31, Elizabeth maintained an average pace of 9:45 min/mile. Her performance shows improvement from her previous marathon in 2017, where she finished with a 9:53 min/mile pace. Notably, she maintained steady splits throughout the race, with consistent mid-race pacing in the 9:14 - 9:24 min/mile range, demonstrating controlled endurance. With an overall placement of 1694 out of 3509 participants, Elizabeth placed 631st within the female category and ranked 97th in the F40-44 division. Her best split was at mile 4, with a pace of 8:54 min/mile, while her later miles saw a slight decrease in speed. To further enhance performance, focusing on maintaining a uniform pace in the final miles could be beneficial. Keep building on this pacing strategy for future improvements.