Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Nick Ingle #15789 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Start But Challenging Middle Splits Nick demonstrated a commendable start in the 2026 Mesa Marathon, maintaining sub-9:00 min/mile pace through the first three miles, beginning at 9:00 min/mile and quickly improving to 8:51-8:54 min/mile. While the race began at a steady pace, there was a clear performance dip starting at mile 10, where the pace dropped to 10:07 min/mile, followed by slower miles at 12:02 and 12:13 min/mile for miles 11 and 12. Nick's performance saw fluctuations in placement, with his strongest overall position at mile 1, which gradually declined in the middle miles. Notably, despite the pacing challenges, Nick was able to finish strong, completing the half marathon in 2:05:00. Focusing on maintaining consistent pacing in the latter half could enhance overall results. His participation as a member of the Westwood Baddies shows dedicated teamwork and provides a support network for future races.