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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Noah Criswell #15046 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish Noah Criswell maintained a consistent pace throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile course in 1:37:11. His average pace was 7:25 min/mile. Noteworthy achievements include an impressive finishing split time of 6:51 in the last mile, showcasing his capacity to reserve energy and accelerate toward the end. Despite a minor fluctuation in the 6th mile with a split pace of 7:39, Noah corrected his pacing, achieving stronger subsequent splits. Starting with a 7:36 split, Noah then improved to 7:30 by the second mile, demonstrating quick adaptation and focus. His overall placement was 446th out of 4125 participants. Within his M25-29 division, Noah placed 54th, indicating a competitive performance level. Considering Noah's previous marathon result, he shows remarkable progress, especially in pace consistency. For future races, sustaining the positive momentum across all splits might further enhance his performance.