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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Denise van Oosterwijk #17488 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Key Areas for Improvement Denise van Oosterwijk participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon half marathon category, putting forth a commendable effort. Her final time was 2:12:53, translating to an overall pace of 10:08 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course. Notably, her pacing was consistent, starting with a 9:52 min/mile in the first mile and finishing the 13th mile in 10:27 min/mile. Her strongest placement was at mile 6, ranking 17th in her division, indicating a well-managed effort during this segment. While Denise maintained a steady pace, consideration might be given to improving split times in the latter half of the race. Particularly, the final miles saw an increase in split times, such as mile 12, which observed a pace of 10:38 min/mile. Small adjustments in pacing strategy during these segments could potentially enhance her overall performance. Representing the Verrado EMR run club, Denise showcased a solid finish, especially given the large field of competitors.