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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Paige Richins #16887 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish with Impressive Negative Splits Paige Richins's performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon showcased strategic pacing, culminating in a total time of 1:48:57 over 13.1 miles at an impressive pace of 8:19 min/mile. Throughout this half marathon, Paige effectively implemented negative splits, gradually accelerating from a steady start. Notably, her mile splits improved from 9:06 in the first mile to a swift 7:35 by the final mile, significantly marking her improvement with each segment. Paige ranked 874th out of 4125 participants overall and achieved 29th in her F19-24 division, underscoring her competitive edge. While she demonstrated a consistent improvement in rankings, with a climb from 57th place to 26th within her division, her strongest placements were witnessed during the latter portions of the race. Further fine-tuning her race strategy, Paige might focus on an even earlier increase in pace, as her fastest contributions came in the final 2 miles with splits of 7:39 and 7:35.