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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Kimberly Krezonoski #14209 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Pays Off In the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon event, Kimberly Krezonoski from Toronto, ON, showcased a consistent performance across all 13.1 miles, finishing with an elapsed time of 1:16:45. Kimberly maintained an impressive average pace of 5:51 min/mile throughout the race, showing strong resilience and stamina. Her early splits were notably fast, with the first mile clocked at 5:39, securing her a favorable position early on in the race. Kimberly placed 5th in her division (F30-34), ranking 14th among women, demonstrating a competitive edge out of a large field. Noteworthy is her strong finish, where she achieved a 5:46 split in the last mile, improving upon her mid-race pacing. Moving forward, Kimberley could aim to maintain initial split positions and slightly modulate the mid-race pace to prevent drop-offs. Overall, her solid performance and pacing strategy highlights her potential for future races.