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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Gerardo Togawa #17404 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Gerardo's race began steadily with an initial mile at an 8:45 pace and maintained a sub-9-minute pace through the seventh mile. He reached the third mile maintaining an 8:41 pace, a consistent start. Notably, his tenth mile was slightly slower with a 10:45 pace, indicating where focus should be directed for potential gains. His splits indicated an early strong performance that can be built upon for future races. Overall, Gerardo completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in 2:08:02. His final pace was 9:46 per mile. Compared to his last performance in the 2025 Mesa Marathon, where he finished in 1:51:47, it's clear that he can reflect on pacing strategy. To strengthen future outcomes, consider focusing on maintaining consistency from the mid to later miles, where paces began to decline. His determination and consistency in this event are noteworthy and will be crucial in the journey ahead.