Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Thomas Reece #16852 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Improved Pace and Strategic Finish Thomas Reece from Orlando, FL executed a commendable performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Beginning with a solid pace of 8:47 min/mile for the first mile, he strategically improved his pace significantly, peaking at 7:24 min/mile by the 5-mile mark. Consistently maintaining a sub-8-minute pace throughout the race demonstrates his effective pacing strategy and endurance, finishing with an overall pacing average of 7:51 min/mile. Thomas improved his ranking over the course of the race, moving up from 908th overall at the start to finishing in 617th place out of 4125 participants. Notably, he advanced from 27th to 14th position in his division (M55-59), showing significant progress. Maintaining his speed between miles 6 and 13, with minimal pace fluctuation, reflects excellent conditioning. A sharper increase in pace during the initial miles could yield even better results in future races. Keep working on those early splits!