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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Clay Tyler #17458 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Steady Performance with Finishing Surge Clay Tyler completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in 1:27:23, maintaining a consistent average pace of 6:40 min/mile across the 13.1-mile course. Notably, Clay's performance showed significant improvement from previous years. He managed to surpass his 2025 and 2024 Mesa Marathon times, achieving a faster pace and climb up the rankings, moving from 293rd overall in 2024 to 221st in 2026. Clay's pacing strategy was commendable, with most miles close to his target pace, except for mile 6, where there was a notable drop to 8:00 min/mile. A strong finish was observed with the last mile completed in 6:26 min/mile, contributing to his overall positive result. As a member of the Walkie Talkies team, Clay's category placements have remained competitive. Continuing the current training regimen, coupled with focusing on maintaining consistent pacing throughout, particularly around the mid-race mark, might yield even better results in future events.