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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Blair Mackenzie #16215 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Notable Finish Blair Mackenzie showcased an outstanding pacing strategy in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon event. With an overall finishing time of 1:13:28 and an average pace of 5:36 min/mile, Blair maintained a steady rhythm throughout the race. Starting strong, his pace was consistent across the majority of the splits, with the notable exception of the final split where he accelerated to 5:25 min/mile. This acceleration helped him place 15th in his division (M30-34) and within the top 60 for the gender category. Throughout the race, Blair showed remarkable steadiness, evident from his consistent placement within the top ranks, such as moving from 70th overall at mile 1 to 48th by mile 13. The ability to finish strongly demonstrates a strategic approach to race execution. One area of focus could be fine-tuning the mid-race splits to maintain the initial pace with the same vigor as the beginning, which could help in improving overall race standings in future events.