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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Maggie McCaustland #12640 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Steady Effort with Strong Finishes Maggie McCaustland from Chandler, AZ, completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon in 5:39:52, maintaining an overall pace of 12:58 min/mile. A progressive pace increase was noted, with a notable sprint at the 22nd and 23rd mile, achieving split paces of 11:35 and 11:22 min/mile respectively. Mile 25 and 26 revealed slower splits of 16:19 and 17:07 min/mile, respectively, which may suggest fatigue towards the finish. This marathon marked a slight increase from previous years, but she showed strong middle miles potential, particularly around the 12th mile with an impressive spurt classified by a split pace of 11:52 min/mile. Analyzing past performance, this race saw consistent work but a slower finish than the 2023 marathon. Consider incorporating varied endurance and pacing workouts to potentially improve end-of-race speed. Despite challenges, strong mid-race segments show potential for improvement with targeted training.