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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: David Cardoza #14858 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strong Finish Define Performance David Cardoza of Arcadia Run Club displayed a commendable consistent pacing strategy during the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, ultimately achieving a 7:31 min/mile overall pace. His performance showed a steady improvement, with the last mile being his fastest at a split time of 6:50 min/mile. That contributed to a total elapsed time of 1:38:34 for the 13.1-mile race. Starting with an initial pace of 7:53 min/mile, David managed to progressively increase his speed throughout the race, marking this final surge as a highlight. Cardoza placed 492nd overall out of 4125 participants, illustrating his ability to maintain a competitive edge within a large field. In his M35-39 division, he maintained a top 50 spot, ranking 50th. To further elevate future performances, focusing on early-mile speed similar to his closing mile could be beneficial. Staying consistent with this overall pacing improvement strategy shows promising potential for upcoming races.