Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Alison Bader #14545 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Opportunities for Speed Improvement Alison Bader maintained a steady pace throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, concluding her race with an elapsed time of 2:20:51, averaging a pace of 10:45 min/mile. Her initial split showed promise with a 9:02 min/mile pace, securing 37th position in her division. Notably, her pace slowed to 14:09 min/mile by mile 10, indicating a potential challenge in sustaining speed over distance. Key observations include a strong start with splits under 10 minutes per mile for the first four miles and a finish in the top half of her division in several segments. The variance in the split times suggests an area of focus on maintaining split consistency, especially in the latter stages. Alison's determination is evident, and honing consistency and endurance in the mid-to-late race stages could lead to improved pacing and overall results in future races. Keep up the perseverance!