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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Christopher Arnold #10833 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Progress with a Strong Division Performance Christopher Arnold completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon with a total time of 2:58:14, translating to an average pace of 6:48 min/mile. Out of the 3509 participants, he placed 184th overall, 171st among men, and 11th in his age division (M40-44). Throughout the marathon, Arnold demonstrated consistent pacing, particularly strong in the early stages where he maintained a 6:15 min/mile for the first two miles, securing top 10 places within his division at various points. As for improvement, paying attention to pace consistency in the final miles could see gains in overall ranking. Notably, Arnold's strong finish in mile 12, achieving the first place among his age group with a split time of 6:41, showed potential to tap into faster finishing times. Consistent performances like this, along with strategic pacing adjustments, could further consolidate his position in future races. Keep building on these strengths, Christopher!