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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Rebecca Smith #17210 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Splits Mark the Journey! Rebecca Smith completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon half marathon in 2:45:11, registering an average pace of 12:36 min/mile. The consistent pacing across each mile is quite notable. Starting with a 12:29 min/mile pace, she maintained a steady rhythm, finishing strongly with a final mile at 12:18 min/mile. This demonstrates an ability to keep an even pace throughout the course, which is crucial in longer races. Rebecca's performance saw her finishing 278th in her division (F30-34) out of 4125 participants. Her best split came at mile 11, where she achieved a 12:06 min/mile pace. Maintaining this level of effort across longer distances could improve her overall time. With her strong mid-race performance, focusing on the late stages could yield positive results. Keep up the fantastic work and consider maintaining the late-stage pacing you've shown capable of achieving. Great job, and keep building on this solid foundation!