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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Tatum Gosch #15491 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Split Performance with Slight Variation Tatum Gosch participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, completing the course in 2:44:22. Her average pace was 12:32 min/mile. Starting with a steady pace of 11:15 min/mile, her splits varied slightly with the most notable slowdown occurring between miles 5 and 7, where her pace reached a minimum of 13:37 min/mile. Despite this variation, she showed consistency towards the end, finishing strong with a 12:22 min/mile pace for the final mile. In comparison to her 2023 performance at the same event, she added approximately 5 minutes to her half marathon time. This year's event saw Tatum complete with a placement of 3232nd overall and 228th in her division. While there is a slight decline in overall pace from the previous year, maintaining a consistent pace during most of the race is commendable. Analyzing the middle segments for pace adjustments can aid in future performance enhancements.