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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jon Sherman #17156 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Opportunities for Pacing Adjustments Jon Sherman from Phoenix completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an elapsed time of 2:03:41, averaging a pace of 9:26 min/mile. His splits show initial consistency, maintaining a sub-9:05 pace through the first four miles. Notably, his fastest mile was the second at 8:58. Around mile 10, there was a decline in pace, with the split slowing to 10:02, and an evident drop in his subsequent miles, culminating in a peak elapsed pace of 11:15 at mile 11. From a coaching perspective, focusing on pacing strategy, especially in the latter stage, could aid in maintaining earlier speeds. Despite the slowdown, placing 17th in the M60-64 division for several early splits shows strong competitiveness. His past performances indicate he's maintained a sub-two-hour finish, so refining late-race stamina could help revert to those times. Overall, Sherman is bringing good race experience to the table, proving a competitive nature within his age group.