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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Staci Sturgeon #17315 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing Amidst Challenging Splits Staci Sturgeon delivered a well-paced performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon half marathon event. Representing the Slow AF AZ Running Club, Staci completed the 13.1 miles with a total time of 3:14:41, averaging a pace of 14:51 min/mile. Her strongest mile was her first, completed at a swift 13:06 pace. This initial effort set an energetic tone, placing her 1270th overall out of 4125 participants and 650th among females. Throughout the race, the splits varied, with noticeable slowdowns in the fourth mile (16:24 pace) and eighth mile (16:34 pace), indicating areas with potential obstacles or fatigue. Despite these challenges, Staci demonstrated resilience, maintaining a steady pace towards the end, with her final mile completed at 14:49 min/mile. She secured a spot as 1873rd among females and 179th in her F45-49 age group. Looking ahead, focusing on maintaining consistent pacing throughout could help enhance her overall performance.