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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Ty Janik #12141 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Pacing and Improved Performance Ty Janik completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon with a time of 2:55:19 and an average pace of 6:41 min/mile, finishing 5th in his M40-44 division. Noteworthy pacing consistency is seen across the splits, particularly maintaining a stable pace from mile 4 to mile 20 with fluctuations within a 6:25 to 6:39 min/mile range. The strong performance during miles 11 and 14, clocking in 6:15 min/mile, significantly improved his placement in the division. Compared to previous races, Ty exhibited remarkable progress, shaving over 9 minutes off his 2024 Mesa Marathon time and demonstrating consistent tempo across the marathon. The final splits experienced a slight deceleration with the pace dropping to 7:50 min/mile at mile 24, suggesting potential areas to maintain momentum toward the end. Engaging in exercises focused on endurance and final-mile speed can help further strengthen his already impressive endurance.