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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Maggie Noble #16565 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strategic Gains Maggie's performance in the 2026 Mesa Marathon is characterized by consistent pacing throughout the race, which is an excellent indicator of endurance and preparation. Her initial mile, clocked at 5:38, set a strong pace. She demonstrated consistency, maintaining an overall average pace of 5:58 per mile, finishing the half marathon in 1:18:14. Noteworthy is her strategic gains in positioning, moving from a drop to 107th at mile 3 back up to 89th by the end. Ending 19th in her gender category and 7th in the F30-34 division, Maggies pacing strategy allowed her to rebound effectively. For future races, refining split times between miles 6-10 could lead to even more gains. sustaining energy for a more robust push towards the ending miles will aid in further improving her standing. Overall, Maggie's ability to keep a steady pace bodes well for future performances.