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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Keely Schneiter #17078 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Mixed Performance with Potential for Strategic Pacing In the 2026 Mesa Marathon, Keely Schneiter demonstrated a steady start but encountered a decelerating trend as the race progressed. Starting with an 8:49 min/mile pace at the first mile, her pacing slowed to 9:13 by the fourth mile, further reducing to 11:21 min/mile by the twelfth mile. Her overall time was 2:31:30, with an average pace of 11:33 min/mile. Notably, her early consistency in splits, such as moving from an 8:49 to an 8:57 min/mile pace, indicates potential in maintaining energy longer into the race. Comparative insights from previous races indicate opportunity. For instance, her performance in the 2019 Mesa Marathon achieved an 8:47 min/mile pace over the same distance, signaling competence at a faster pace. Transitioning from an 11:31 min/mile pace in the 2023 edition to 11:33 in this race shows minor stability, while marathon execution could benefit from pacing strategies focusing on later stages to prevent decline.