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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Natalie Nilsen #16563 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistency and Steady Progress Natalie Nilsen completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a total time of 3:07:42, maintaining an average pace of 14:19 min/mile. Starting strong with the first mile at 13:35 min/mile, she improved her pace to 12:56 in the second mile. However, there was a gradual increase in split times mid-race, peaking at 16:02 min/mile at mile six. Despite this, she demonstrated resilience by bringing down her pace in the final stretches, finishing the last mile at 13:30 min/mile. Natalie's performance had her overall placement at 3536 out of 4125 participants, and she placed 1843rd among females and 314th in the F25-29 division. Her pacing strategy showed strength in the final miles. For future races, consider maintaining the momentum observed in the second mile throughout the race. Consistent pacing and targeting improvements in mid-race speed could enhance overall performance. Great effort, and stay focused on these adjustments for continued progress!