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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Dennis Tirado #17400 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Focused Consistency with Gradual Deceleration Dennis Tirado completed the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon in a time of 2:26:05, maintaining an overall pace of 11:09 min/mile. His performance showcased strong consistency with notable early splits, such as the fastest split of 10:05 min/mile during mile five. Initial splits were steady, with pace varying slightly from 10:17 to 10:47 min/mile in the first half. His overall position was 2724 out of 4125 participants, while he ranked 1378 among male runners and 197th in the M35-39 age division. The latter half of the course saw a gradual deceleration, with split times slowing, especially in the last mile, where the pace dropped to 13:46 min/mile. Compared to previous race performances, Dennis has shown improved endurance over longer distances. Focusing on maintaining pace through the final miles could further enhance his next race performance. Keep building on the strong foundation, and consider incorporating more pace workouts to sustain speed throughout the entire race distance.