Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Tara Pettengill #16718 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with Strong Finish Tara Pettengill demonstrated consistent pacing throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, maintaining an average pace of 8:45 min/mile. Her splits reveal a steady progression, starting with an 8:57 min/mile in the first mile and peaking at an impressive 8:24 min/mile in the final mile, showcasing her ability to finish strong. Her overall race time was 1:54:44, placing her 33rd in her division (F45-49), with significant strides in the last parts of the race. Ranking 1167th out of 4125 participants overall and 468th among females, Tara's race strategy of maintaining an even pace contributed to a balanced performance. A review of her past races indicates a previous half marathon completion in 1:49:59 with an 8:23 min/mile pace. While her current pace is slightly slower, Tara's consistent efforts on splits and a strong finish point toward a strategic race execution. Consider focusing on building slightly more speed through interval training in future races.