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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Charlie Choe #14938 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Charlie Choe from Paradise Valley, AZ, completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a time of 1:58:01, achieving an overall pace of 9:00 min/mile. Starting with an initial pace of 9:05 min/mile, he maintained consistency in the first half, culminating in faster splits towards the end, notably mile 12 at 8:17 min/mile and mile 13 at 8:06 min/mile. This performance placed him 1377th overall out of 4125 participants, and 81st in the M40-44 division. Impressive pacing was demonstrated as Charlie progressed, shaving off approximately 1 minute per mile by the final stretch. Charlie's strongest segment came in mile 13, with the fastest split of 8:06 min/mile, demonstrating endurance and strength in completion. Consistency in pace, especially during the latter miles, indicates excellent stamina and ability to conserve energy for a powerful finish. Continuing to focus on speed in the early stages may further improve performance.