Doug Murphy #16488
Half Marathon
February 14, 2026
1:49:14
Chip Time
8:20
Pace (min/miles)
13.1
Distance
PERFORMANCE
889
3819
Overall
551
1788
Male
22
107
M55-59
Rankings
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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Doug Murphy #16488 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles
Consistent Performance and Strong Display Doug Murphy completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an overall time of 1:49:14, covering the 13.1 miles at an average pace of 8:20 min/mile. Notably, he managed to consistently remain within the range of 8:00 to 8:46 min/mile across all splits. His strongest split came at mile 11, clocking in at a swift 7:56 pace. Doug showed significant consistency, particularly between miles 8 and 13, where he consistently held positions within the top 20 of his M55-59 division. In comparison to his 2024 Mesa Marathon performance, Doug shaved off more than five minutes from his previous half marathon time of 1:54:35, which translates to a pace improvement from 8:44 to 8:20 min/mile. This progress demonstrates Doug's dedication and effective training, possibly with the support of PHX Run Club. Maintaining consistency and pushing for even faster splits in future races can further enhance his standing.
