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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Mike Dalton #15078 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with a Strong Finish During the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, Mike Dalton demonstrated a consistent performance over the 13.1-mile course with focused pacing and strategic energy distribution. Starting strong with a 9:45 min/mile in the first mile, his pace slightly varied but remained close to the consistent 10-minute mark. Despite some fluctuations in placement throughout the raceranging from as high as 754th overall to finishing 2239th out of 4125its noteworthy how Mike maintained his composure and pace, especially in the latter stages where runners often struggle. A notable highlight is his impressive increase in pace during the final mile, clocking in at 9:23 min/mile, which was his fastest mile. This strong finishing mile contributed significantly to his overall finish time of 2:14:43 and an average pace of 10:17 min/mile. For future races, examining the middle section pacing could offer opportunities for a more even effort throughout the race. Overall, a commendable run and finish for Mike.