Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: LIa Schwartzlow #13396 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Start with Opportunities to Enhance Consistency Lia Schwartzlow's performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon showcased her strategy with a consistent pace at the beginning. Starting with a solid 10:48 min/mile pace for the first mile, she gradually increased her pace to 10:14 min/mile by the second mile. Her initial performance placed her 756th in her gender and 99th in her division, indicating a promising start. However, there were fluctuations in pace as the race progressed, with noticeable slowdowns past the 5-mile mark. For instance, mile 5 saw a significant shift to a 13:54 min/mile pace. The later miles, especially around 20 to 26, consistently hovered around the 15-minute mark, which suggests the need to tackle endurance and pacing in future training. The encouraging part is Lia's ability to finish strong with a total time of 5:45:59. Working on maintaining pace consistency throughout the marathon could improve overall performance in upcoming races.