Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jill Hanson #15587 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Resilient Pacing Jill Hanson completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in a time of 2:01:27, maintaining an overall pace of 9:16 min/mile. Noteworthy is her improvement in pacing consistency compared to past races. Jill's early splits were relatively stable, starting at a 9:14 min/mile pace in the first mile and maintaining a similar range throughout the race. Her split pace notably accelerated in the last mile at 8:54 min/mile, reflecting a strong finish. She completed the event with an overall placement of 1567th out of 4125 participants. Jill placed 39th in her division, Female 50-54. When comparing to her 2025 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, where she had a slightly faster finish, she demonstrated an additional degree of pacing control this time. For further gains, consider incorporating interval training to enhance her speed endurance. Overall, Jill's consistent pacing and strong finish demonstrate her ability to strategize effectively during races.