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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Wilhelm Brautigan #14738 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Improvement with a Strong Finish Wilhelm Brautigan achieved a finish time of 2:29:45 at the 2026 Mesa Marathon, completing the half marathon at an average pace of 11:25 min/mile. This performance shows a consistent pace improvement compared to his previous race time of 2:30:33. In particular, his final split was notable for its strong pace of 9:30 min/mile. Despite a brief slowdown between miles 4 and 5, he achieved successive improvements from mile 6 onwards, demonstrating effective pacing strategy. His overall placement was 2840 out of 4125 participants, with a division placement of 226 in the M25-29 category. Notably, his fastest splits were the first and the last mile, highlighting a powerful finish. For future races, he might focus on maintaining a steadier middle segment, particularly around mile 4, where a slower pace was observed. Overall, Wilhelm showcased a solid performance with clear signs of progress.