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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Mike Heller #11991 Race: 2026 Mesa Marathon Distance: 26.2 miles

Consistency and Steady Performance Mike Heller maintained a steady performance at the 2026 Mesa Marathon with an overall time of 5:43:46, averaging a pace of 13:07 min/mile. This year's marathon included 26.2 miles, and Mike ranked 2775th overall out of 3509 participants. Throughout the race, Mike displayed consistency in his pacing, especially in the earlier stages, with miles 1 to 4 averaging just above an 11:30 min/mile pace. His fastest split was mile 4, clocking at 11:06 min/mile. There were a few areas where pacing increased slightly, such as mile 8 at a 15:19 min/mile split, which may have been due to fatigue or other external factors. Comparing to his previous marathon in 2025, his pace decreased from an average of 12:26 min/mile, pointing to a slight adjustment in endurance management this year. Focusing on even pace maintenance in the latter stages could bring performance gains in future events.