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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jonathan Brown #14764 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Improvement in Pace and Consistency Jonathan Brown achieved a new personal best at the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, finishing in 1:26:40 with an average pace of 6:37 min/mile. Notably, his pace improved significantly from his previous best time of 1:34:28 in 2025, highlighting consistent progress in training. Jonathan started strong with mile splits in the mid-6:30s, maintaining a steady pace throughout. His fastest mile was the 13th, clocking in at 6:25, demonstrating a strong finishing speed. Throughout the race, Jonathan showed a consistent performance, gaining positions progressively, especially in his division M35-39. He finished 19th in his division and 209th overall out of 4125 participants. Areas to focus on could include maintaining the mid-race momentum, as a slight pace variation was noted. However, Jonathan's performance indicates significant advances in maintaining a faster pace, a testament to his improved stamina and competitive edge.