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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Ryan Nordquist #16568 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish Ryan Nordquist from Surprise, AZ completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an overall time of 2:21:32, maintaining an average pace of 10:48 minutes per mile. Ryan's performance showed consistency throughout the race. His pace was steady around the 10-minute mark during the initial segments, such as a strong 9:48-minute mile for the first split. Although there was a notable increase to 12:56 minutes in mile 11, Ryan made a commendable effort in the final mile with a 10:37-minute pace. Comparing this race to the previous years half marathon, where Ryan finished with a time of 3:37:29, there's been a significant improvement in both pace and time. Ryan moved from a 16:36-minute mile average to a 10:48-minute mile pace. Focused efforts on maintaining a steady speed throughout the race paid off well. A slight dip in miles 10 and 11 provides an opportunity for targeted training to maintain endurance in future races.