Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Orlando Yanez #17715 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Notable Progression Orlando Yanez displayed a consistent effort throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, showing impressive pacing skills over the 13.1-mile course. Finishing with an overall time of 1:40:52, Orlando maintained an average pace of 7:42 min/mile. Notably, his pace incrementally improved, culminating in a strong last mile at 7:11 min/mile. These consistent splits reflect a well-executed race strategy, allowing him to maintain a steady position overall, ultimately placing 568th among 4,125 total participants. Starting with an 8:20 min/mile pace for the first mile, Orlando quickly picked up speed, with a notable boost in the 5th mile at 7:33 min/mile. His adaptations were evident as he accelerated during the latter half of the race, particularly between miles 11 and 13, where he displayed his strongest paces. Further examination of the pacing suggests there's potential to refine early race pacing to prevent early position dips. Overall, a commendable effort representing "La People."