Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Cynthia Roman #16955 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Improvement Throughout the Race Cynthia Roman, representing the AZ Run Club, showcased a steady improvement during the 2026 Mesa Marathon. She completed the half marathon in 2:20:01, maintaining a consistent pace of 10:41 min/mile overall. The race performance is notable for a clear negative split strategy, evident as her pace improved mile by mile, starting from 11:25 min/mile in the first mile to 10:21 min/mile by the 13th mile. Mid-race, between miles 8 and 9, she achieved a significant improvement in her placements, moving from 2075th to 2405th overall and made impressive strides in her division. Cynthia started with an overall position of 1082 and finished 2491st out of 4125 participants. Her placing improved significantly by the race's midpoint, highlighting her strategy of gaining momentum as the race progressed. Maintaining this approach with a focus on early pacing strategies could further enhance her performance in future events.