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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Patricia Carbone #14856 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish in Half Marathon Patricia Carbone maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon, averaging an elapsed pace of 8:51 min/mile over the 13.1-mile distance. Her fastest split came in mile 3 with a time of 8:42. While placing 75th in her division, Patricia's overall performance stands out for her consistent pacing, particularly maintaining an 8:47 to 8:50 min/mile through the majority of her run. Notably, Patricia's strongest gender placement was mile 2, where she ranked 495th out of 512 female participants by the race's end. There was a slight increase in split times during miles 7 and 8, with a peak at 9:01 during mile 8. Keeping an eye on pacing adjustments could be beneficial in future races, especially when facing later miles. Overall, Patricia displayed commendable pacing discipline and resilience on behalf of her team, "Are we done yet?"