Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Crystal Codner #14971 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Strategic Variations Crystal Codner completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an official time of 2:15:34, averaging a pace of 10:20 min/mile. Notably, her third mile split was the fastest at a pace of 9:34 min/mile, indicating a strategic pick-up at that point. Her overall pace remained within a reasonable range, demonstrating reliable consistency throughout the race. Crystal placed 2288th out of 4125 participants, standing 1081st among females, and 133rd in her F40-44 division. She demonstrated strategic pacing by adapting her speed as the race progressed, with variations such as increasing her pace after mile one and once again between miles 7 and 8. Monitoring the variations in split times, especially near the midpoint and towards the end, could inform strategic planning for even splits in future races. Connecting with her team, the Verrado EMR run club, for collaborative feedback might offer additional insights for future improvements.