Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Bertha Brock #14751 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Podium Potential Bertha Brock completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon with an elapsed time of 2:34:41, achieving an average pace of 11:48 min/mile in the Half Marathon event. Her performance placed her 5th in her F70-74 division, which shows solid competitive placement within her age group. Early miles showed strong pacing with a swift start at 10:58 min/mile, placing her in first for the first split. As the race progressed, pacing slightly declined, with times ranging between 11:38 to 12:15 min/mile. Bertha showed consistent improvement compared to her previous half marathon time of 2:45:59 in 2024. This time, she reduced her pace per mile by nearly a minute, reflecting her successful training efforts. A highlight was reclaiming momentum in the final miles, with a strong last mile split of 11:58. Continuing to focus on pacing strategies for maintaining speed through the later miles could further enhance future race results. Keep up the great work, Bertha!