Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Phillip Martino #12600 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistent Pacing with a Notable Split Rebound Phillip Martino delivered a performance characterized by strong consistency during the 2026 Mesa Marathon. Maintaining a steady pace throughout, Phillip began with a first-mile split of 6:50, ranking 28th in his division M45-49. A slight dip in place in the middle miles was evident as Phillip recorded splits in the upper 6:50s to low 7:00s, with his position fluctuating. Notably, Phillip executed a substantial rebound at mile 8, achieving a split of 6:57 and holding his ground in the 25th position for his division. As the race progressed, Phillip maintained resilience, even when his pace slightly faltered between miles 20 to 26, with a slower split of 8:38 at mile 25. Ultimately, he completed the marathon in 3:08:18 with an average pace of 7:11 min/mile, placing 25th in his division out of a total of 3509 participants. Focusing on sustaining energy through the latter part could lead to enhanced outcomes.