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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Arjun Parvathaneni #16670 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Splits with Late Push Arjun Parvathaneni completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in a total time of 3:05:29, maintaining an average pace of 14:09 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. He finished 3521st out of 4125 participants. In his age division (M45-49), he placed 160th, while in the male category overall, he secured the 1682nd spot. His steady pace is evident from his ability to maintain close to his average pace, notably between miles 3 and 5, where he consistently hovered around 13:08 to 13:38 min/mile. Despite a challenging segment at mile 6, where his pace dropped to 17:41 min/mile, Arjun rebounded with a strong finish, recording a swift 12:48 min/mile split at mile 10. This late push suggests a capacity for strategic pacing and endurance. Future efforts could focus on maintaining mid-race momentum, capitalizing on his ability to recover effectively in the latter stages. Keep building on these strengths, Arjun!