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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Brynne Richardson #16882 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish with Progressive Pace Improvements Brynne Richardson achieved a finishing time of 2:22:31 in the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Notably, she maintained an impressive average pace of 10:52 min/mile over the 13.1-mile distance. Her performance saw marked improvements in pace throughout the race, beginning with an initial mile split of 11:49 min/mile and concluding with an excellent final mile pace of 9:13 min/mile. This progression suggests strong endurance and well-paced energy expenditure. Brynne's performance metrics revealed her strategic pacing, as she consistently improved her position, particularly noticeable after mile 8, with splits dropping from 11:38 min/mile in mile 6 to a swift 10:23 min/mile in mile 10. Additionally, she finished strong with her finishing position at 2582 out of 4125 participants. Her efforts earned her the 212th place in the F25-29 division, underscoring her strong competitive standing in a crowded field. Focusing on maintaining this upward momentum in future races could further enhance finishing times.