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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Taylor Helmuth #15652 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Pace with Strong Finish Taylor Helmuth maintained a steady performance throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon, averaging a consistent pace of 10:29 per mile over the 13.1-mile course. Taylor's splits demonstrate impressive consistency, with slight variations, particularly during miles 1 to 9, showing paces ranging from 10:19 to 11:03 minutes per mile. The strongest split came at mile 13, finishing with a quick 10:06 pace. This consistency reflects strong endurance. Taylor secured an overall time of 2:17:24, placing 1133rd in gender and 136th in the F19-24 division out of 4125 participants. Notably, Taylor recovered well after a slower mile at the eighth mark (11:03 pace), showing strength and resilience with a faster pace in the closing mile. Taylor's results indicate a consistent pacing strategy. For future races, focusing on sustaining the strong finish from the onset could further enhance overall placement and performance.