Results/Photos

Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Collin Lawrence #16078 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Strong Finish with Progressive Pacing Collin Lawrence displayed impressive improvement in his pacing throughout the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon. Starting with a pace of 10:25 min/mile, he managed to progressively reduce it to 8:23 min/mile by the last mile. His overall performance ranked him 1796th out of 4125 participants, putting him in the top 50%. Notably, in the competitive M19-24 age division, he secured the 123rd position. Collin's strategic acceleration and consistent pace adjustments contributed to his final time of 2:06:25. His splits demonstrate a strong ability to speed up over distances, culminating with his fastest mile pace of 8:23 in the final mile, significantly bettering his earlier splits. Continuation of this strategic pacing and perhaps focusing on initial speed could potentially improve his performance in future races. Keep building on this foundation, and consider embracing early mile efficiency to enhance competitive edge.