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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Liza Ajero #10759 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Start, Challenging Finish Liza Ajero from Surprise, AZ, completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon in 6:18:35, covering the 26.2 miles at an average pace of 14:26 min/mile. Starting the race strongly, Liza maintained a steady pace between 11:22 min/mile to 12:09 min/mile for the first eight miles with consistent split times, which is noteworthy. Her initial pace positioned her within the top 57 for her division at certain points, indicating a competitive start. As the race progressed, Lizas pace slowed, particularly in the final miles, reaching 17:40 min/mile at mile 26. Nevertheless, she managed to keep her composure and cross the finish line with determination. Her race performance indicates that she can focus on maintaining endurance through the later stages. Consider incorporating more stamina-building workouts and longer-paced runs in training to enhance performance in the final miles. Keep up the work and continue to build on your strong starts!