Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Samuel Lee #16100 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort Throughout Half Marathon Samuel Lee participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon, completing the half marathon in 1:57:22 with an overall pace of 8:57 min/mile. His split times display a consistent beginning, gradually slowing in the later miles. The first half of the race was notably consistent in pace, with the fastest mile recorded at a pace of 8:40 min/mile between miles 2 and 3. The middle section saw times hovering between 8:52 to 9:04 min/mile, showcasing steady pacing. In comparison to the 2025 race, Samuels time had increased slightly from 1:50:54, where his pace averaged 8:27 min/mile. While the result shows a slower pace, focusing on maintaining early speed throughout could be beneficial for future races. Engaging with training focusing on endurance might yield improvements in sustaining the initial pace over the entire distance. Consider reviewing race strategy with the Walkie Talkies team to enhance performance.