Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Ian McCluskey #14308 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Solid Pacing with Strong Mid-Race Improvements Ian McCluskey's performance in the 2026 Mesa Marathon offers some compelling insights into his pacing and consistency over the half marathon distance. With a total time of 1:56:08, Ian kept a steady average pace of 8:51 min/mile. The early splits show a solid start with his first mile at an 8:32 pace. Notably, there was a faster split in the second mile clocking in at an 8:18 pace, highlighting a strong start despite the competition. His strongest placement was during mile 2, where he was 55th in his division. Moving through the latter stages, Ian displayed endurance and perseverance. Although there was a gradual slowdown observed from mile 4 onwards, with paces slightly widening to 9:10 min/mile between miles 7 and 13, Ian managed to push back to 86th in his division by mile 8. Maintaining consistent strides, adjusting as necessary, could enhance overall performance next time. His commitment and potential are clear!