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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Minah Choe #11235 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistency with a Strong Finish Strategy Minah Choe competed in the 2026 Mesa Marathon, representing the Choe Far, So Good team. She completed the marathon distance of 26.2 miles, maintaining an average pace of 9:11 minutes per mile, resulting in an overall time of 4:00:52. Minah ranked 1429th overall out of 3509 total participants, securing the 494th position among female runners and finishing in the 85th spot within her F40-44 age division. Throughout the race, Minah displayed consistent pacing, with split paces mostly fluctuating moderately around her overall average. Notable improvements were seen in the final segments, particularly her fastest mile at mile 23 with an 8:42 split pace, demonstrating effective energy conservation for a strong finish. In future races, she might focus on sustaining her initial pace to maintain early placings. Her performance suggests a solid foundation and potential for analytical pacing strategies.