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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Taylor King #15958 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort in Mesa In the 2026 Mesa Marathon, Taylor King exhibited a consistent performance with an overall finishing time of 2:17:06 for the half marathon, averaging a pace of 10:27 min/mile. Starting strong, Taylor's initial splits held a steady pace beginning with a 9:43 min/mile for the first mile. Fluctuating slightly, Taylor's pace slowly increased, with the last three miles averaging closer to 11:00 min/mile. These split times indicate a strong start that could benefit from strategic pacing adjustments. Taylor placed 217th in the M30-34 division out of 4125 participants, highlighting a competitive effort. The mid-race portion demonstrated tighter control over pacing with a notable improvement in mile eight, achieving a split pace of 10:17 min/mile. To enhance future race performances, consider focusing on maintaining pace consistency through strategic pacing training to reduce the slowdown observed in the later stages of the race. Keep building on this solid foundation.