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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Bryan Mooney #14319 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace and Strong Finish Propel to Competitive Standing Bryan Mooney delivered a strong performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. He maintained a remarkably consistent pace, averaging 5:14 min/mile over the 13.1-mile course and completing the race in 1:08:36. Notably, his fastest mile split occurred during mile 13 with a time of 4:54. This strategic acceleration towards the end suggests a well-planned race execution. His overall consistency in pace placed him 23rd out of 4,125 participants, and notably, 9th in the M30-34 division. Throughout the race, Bryan displayed steady improvement in position, particularly between miles 5 and 9. Highlighted is his move from 38th to 20th place before mile 10, illustrating his capacity to gain ground as the race progressed. To further improve, Bryan might focus on maintaining the remarkable late-race momentum across more splits, ensuring a competitive edge in future events. Overall, Bryan demonstrated a commendable performance, exhibiting both endurance and strategy.