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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Paola McGee #16306 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with a Strong Finish Paola McGee from Buckeye, AZ, showcased an impressive performance in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. She maintained an average pace of 9:46 min/mile throughout the race, with some effective pacing strategies. Key highlights include hitting a strong final mile split of 9:30, which was her fastest of the race, indicating a well-planned effort distribution. Starting steadily, she clocked a 9:31 min/mile for the first mile and managed to retain a consistent pace with slight variations, never exceeding 10:17 min/mile. Her overall finish time was 2:08:05, placing her 108th in her division among 4125 participants. Her consistent pacing is commendable, though theres potential value in reviewing strategies for splits between miles 6 and 7, where the pace briefly dipped to 10:17 min/mile. Nevertheless, her membership with Verrado EMR run club is likely providing great support and development for future races. Keep harnessing the momentum from your strong finishing mile!