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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Marisela Leyva #16134 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Solid Effort Marisela Leyva from Hermosillo participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon half marathon, covering the 13.1-mile distance with an elapsed time of 2:03:59. She maintained a consistent average pace of 9:27 min/mile. Throughout the race, her pacing was stable, with split paces ranging between 9:07 and 9:57 min/mile. Her fastest split occurred during the 5th mile at 9:07 min/mile. After completing 8 miles strongly, she held her ground amidst fluctuating positions, displaying endurance and strength. Despite finishing 1692nd overall and 725th among female participants out of 4125 total, Marisela's performance placed her 48th in her F50-54 division. Compared to her previous race at the 2024 Mesa Marathon, her pace was slightly slower, but simplistically, she demonstrated endurance and consistency. To further improve, consider focusing on the later stages, particularly meters 9 through 12, where split times began to slow down. This strategic refinement can optimize future race performances.