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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Ibeth Monroy-Jimenez #16429 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pacing and Strategic Momentum Ibeth Monroy-Jimenez from Phoenix, AZ completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with a total time of 2:25:26, finishing 13.1 miles at an average pace of 11:06 min/mile. Starting strong, the first mile was her fastest at 10:54 min/mile, placing her 454th among females and 71st in her division. Her most notable rank improvement occurred between miles 5 to 9, where she refined her strategy and pace, resulting in significant ascension within the field. Ibeth's performance was characterized by her ability to stabilize after initial variations in her splits. Her finishing place was 223rd in the F25-29 category out of 4125 total participants and 1324th among females. Consistency around an 11:06 min/mile pace shows a solid level of endurance. For future races, consider focusing on maintaining early momentum into the later miles to improve overall standing, particularly in the competitive divisions and gender categories. Keep up the dedication and training with the Power Rangers!