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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Joseph Stewart #19933 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finishes Shine Joseph Stewart from Mesa, AZ, delivered a solid performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon with a total time of 4:58:02. His pacing remained fairly consistent, especially in the latter half of the race. Notably, Joseph's fastest split paced at 10:22 min/mile occurred in mile 16, showing his ability to push through with strong effort despite the length of the race. Throughout the marathon, Joseph managed to maintain an overall pace of 11:22 min/mile, which is commendable. Josephs splits reveal interesting insights. A slower split at mile 19 with a time of 13:20 significantly affected his pacing. However, he recovered well, finishing mile 26 with a brisk 10:31 split pace, indicating his capability to regain momentum in the final stretches. Participation as part of Team Running Crew may have provided additional motivation. Considering the splits, focusing on sustaining energy evenly could lead to improved times in future events.