Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Blaise Donaldson #20108 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Strong Finish Blaise Donaldson demonstrated a commendable consistency throughout the race. His initial mile was completed in 7:51, quickly picking up the pace to settle into a steady rhythm of approximately 7:38 to 7:47 minutes per mile for most of the run. It was notable to see how he balanced his energy well across the race, maintaining pace through varying mile splits. While Blaise's position fluctuated slightly overall, his strategic push in the last few miles is encouraging, notably finishing strong within his division. His final time of 1:41:58 showcases both endurance and effective pace management across the 13.1-mile course. There was a slight slowdown in mile 12, suggesting a potential area to maintain focus, but he efficiently recalibrated for the final mile. Keep honing pacing strategies, Blaise, to perfect that closing mile for future improvements.