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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jadyn Peterson #16711 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Shows Progress in Half Marathon Jadyn Peterson from Pocahontas, IA, completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a final time of 2:22:40 and an average pace of 10:53 min/mile. Her splits show remarkable progression in pace as the race progressed, starting at an 11:45 min/mile pace for the first mile and improving to a 10:42 min/mile by mile 13. This steadiness is a key strength for long-distance running. Jadyn placed 153rd in her division (Female 19-24) out of 4125 participants, indicating a solid performance at a competitive event. While maintaining consistency throughout the race, she clocked the quickest split during the final mile, with a time of 10:42. As you prepare for future races, consider focusing on maintaining this later-race pace throughout for potentially improved overall time. Congratulations on the well-executed race strategy, and keep building on your pacing techniques!