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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Marisa Green #15500 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Effort with Strong Finish Marisa Green from Mesa, AZ, participated in the 2026 Mesa Marathon half marathon event, finishing with a time of 3:16:10 and an average pace of 14:58 min/mile. Her performance saw her place 3591st out of 4125 participants. Within her age division of F30-34, she placed 312th. Marisa showed notable consistency in her early race pacing, maintaining a sub-15:00 min/mile pace across several splits, with a particularly strong increase in speed during miles 8 and 9, where she clocked split times of 12:21 and 12:55 respectively. Her initial split time started at 13:51, reflecting a solid beginning to the run. There was a noticeable drop-off in pace around mile 11, splitting at 18:04, indicating some fatigue. Marisa's final split of 16:51 suggests a return to a steadier pace to complete the race. Reflecting on her overall performance, Marisa may consider pacing adjustments and endurance conditioning to maintain her speed consistently across all sections in future races. Her determination is evident, and continued training with AZ Run Club could further her progress.