Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Nicholas Carlson #14861 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Split Transition despite Mid-race Slowdown Nicholas Carlson completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in a total time of 1:40:37. Noteworthy is his early pace, starting at a strong 7:43 min/mile in the first mile and steadily improving to 7:29 min/mile by mile 5. This demonstrates a strong early stamina which, if maintained, could lead to a remarkable improvement in future races. His position shifted through the run, beginning in 323rd overall and finalizing at 561st among 4125 participants, and 360th in gender. A slight decrease in pace during the later miles, particularly with a drop to an 8:12 min/mile split at mile 12, indicates potential areas for enhancing endurance. Nicholas should focus on sustaining a consistent pace throughout, as this could improve his overall position. With an average pace of 7:40 min/mile, joining PHX Run Club has shown positive results; additional targeted endurance training could aid further in advancing race consistency.