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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Estefania Jimenez #15842 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Progress and a Strong Finish Estefania Jimenez, representing "The Power Rangers," demonstrated commendable consistency during the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Her overall time was 2:22:11 with an average pace of 10:51 min/mile, covering 13.1 miles. Notably, Estefania improved her pace progressively, with the strongest segment between mile 11 and mile 12, clocking in at a pace of 9:58 min/mile, which is a significant increase from her first split at 10:52 min/mile. Throughout the race, Estefania's effort saw a shift in rankings, climbing as the race progressed. By mile 12 and 13, she improved her division ranking to 213 from an initial 158 at mile 1, reflecting her persistence and endurance. Maintaining consistency in the early miles and accelerating towards the end highlights Estefania's strategic approach. Focus on endurance training could further enhance her performance, ensuring stronger and more consistent splits throughout future races.