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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Laura Silva #17173 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Pacing Variability in the Heart of the Race Laura Silva completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a time of 2:32:40, achieving an average pace of 11:39 min/mile over 13.1 miles. Starting with a consistent pace at 10:44 min/mile for the first two miles, her pacing gradually slowed, with a notable split of 12:44 min/mile at the 10th mile. Interestingly, she managed a strong finish, improving the final mile pace to 11:13 min/mile. In terms of placement, Laura ranked 46th in her division (F60-64) out of the participants. Comparing her results to the previous 2023 Mesa Marathon, her total time increased by 5 minutes, while pace decreased from 11:14 to 11:39 min/mile. Possible focus areas could include maintaining consistency in the mid-race miles to prevent pace decline during the latter stages. Laura's improvement in the last mile demonstrates potential for pushing through fatiguesomething that can be harnessed for future races.