Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Michelle Armstrong #14493 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance and Strong Finish Michelle Armstrong, representing the team "Are we done yet?" ran a consistent race at the 2026 Mesa Marathon half marathon event. Over a distance of 13.1 miles, she maintained an average pace of 10:03 min/mile, finishing with an official time of 2:11:45. Her splits varied slightly, with a notable strong start at 10:07 min/mile gradually improving to a final split of 9:36 min/mile in the thirteenth mile. This impressive closing mile suggests a well-calculated strategy. Michelle's placement showed consistency, finishing at 955th in the womens category and 77th in her F45-49 division. The slight improvement in division placement from earlier positions indicates a strong effort in the latter part of the race. Focusing on starting within her target pace could help in future races. Overall, Michelle demonstrated solid pacing throughout the race with a commendable finish.