Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Annie Altenau #10789 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Annie Altenau maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon with a final average of 8:51 min/mile. Her performance was particularly notable in the latter stages of the race, where she managed to slightly increase her speed, especially at mile 14 with an impressive split time of 8:15. This ability to pick up the pace later in the race is commendable. Throughout the marathon, her positions shifted, notably improving in overall standing from 1772nd at mile 2 to 1214th by the end. There were only minor fluctuations in her split times, with most splits hovering around the 8:50 to 9:00 min/mile range. A possible improvement could be working on slightly reducing this variability to maintain a more uniform pace throughout. Ending as the 68th in her division, Annie showcased a competitive performance. Joining the Loose Chickens team could be instrumental in improving her race tactics and enhancing endurance for future events.