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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Jose Monroy #16428 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Finish with a Strong Closing Jose Monroy completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon with an overall time of 2:17:04 and an average pace of 10:27 min/mile. Notably, he showcased a strong finish, improving his pace in the final 1.1 miles with a time of 9:36 for the last mile. Out of 4125 total participants, Jose placed 2365 overall, 1243 among male participants, and 195 in the M25-29 division, representing The Power Rangers team. As the race unfolded, Jose initially maintained a steady pace, hitting the first mile at 10:51. Despite a slower second mile at 13:31, he recovered with several sub-10:30 miles later in the race. A significant highlight is a progressive strength seen in miles 8 and 11, recorded at 8:47 and 9:48, respectively. While Jose displayed consistency, he might consider maintaining the stronger pace he achieved later in the race earlier on for even more efficient results in future races.