Michael Hulse #15768
Half Marathon
February 14, 2026
2:38:03
Chip Time
12:03
Pace (min/miles)
13.1
Distance
PERFORMANCE
3089
3819
Overall
1516
1788
Male
140
170
M45-49
Rankings
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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Michael Hulse #15768 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles
Solid Effort with Consistent Pace Increase Michael Hulse completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in 2:38:03, with an overall average pace of 12:03 per mile. Starting strong with a consistent pace of 10:36 in the first mile, his splits gradually increased, reaching 13:04 in the final mile. Michael's consistency and endurance are evident as he maintained his pacing throughout the race. Notably, the race included a total of 4125 participants, and Michael placed 139th in his division, M45-49. Compared to his previous races, Michael's performance showed just a slight increase from his 2023 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon time of 2:36:33. In contrast to his 2025 time of 2:47:10, this is an improvement. Focusing on maintaining early mile paces throughout the race could prove beneficial for future events. Consider incorporating interval training and tempo runs to sustain your excellent starting pace over longer distances. Keep building on your strengths as you continue to compete.
