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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Samantha Mojica #16419 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Strong Mid-Race Performance Samantha Mojica completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a final time of 2:58:12, maintaining an average pace of 13:36 min/mile. Her performance showed particular strength during the middle miles, especially at Mile 5, where she recorded her fastest split of 12:03. A closer look at her pacing shows notable consistency, with splits ranging mostly between 13:17 and 13:58, except for the targeted faster segment. In the age group of F1-14, Samantha maintained a steady position, consistently placing between 12th and 15th. Her efforts in consecutive splits indicate endurance and persistence, with the race's midpoint being a key area of performance. Focusing on maintaining the pace during the later miles, particularly after mile 8 where the pace slightly increased to 15:55, could enhance future performances. Nonetheless, this was a commendable effort underlining growth potential. Keep building on this foundational success with continued training.