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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jennifer Ferramola #15296 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish for Jennifer Jennifer Ferramola from Peoria, AZ completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in an impressive time of 1:32:55, achieving an average pace of 7:05 min/mile. Notably, she maintained a consistent pace throughout her run, varying between 7:00 and 7:20 min/mile for most of the race with a notably fast final mile at 6:41 min/mile. This consistency contributed to her strong overall placement, where she finished 122nd in her gender category and 21st in her division out of a substantial field of 4125 participants. Compared to her previous half marathon performance at the 2018 Mesa Marathon, Jennifer showcased a significant improvement in both time and pace, reducing her elapsed time by over two minutes. Her consistent pacing strategy paid off, as she improved her division placement and achieved a smoother race pace overall. For future races, maintaining this consistency, especially in the latter half, will be key to potentially improving her standings even further.