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Date: Feb. 14, 2026 Participant: Timothy Gaffney #15387 Race: 2026 Mesa Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Performance with Strategic Pacing Timothy Gaffney demonstrated steady pacing at the 2026 Mesa Marathon Half Marathon, completing the race with an elapsed time of 2:28:06 and an average pace of 11:18 per mile over the 13.1-mile course. Notable was his consistent pacing throughout, with split times varying slightly from 10:48 to 11:57 minutes per mile. His highest division placing was 57th during the first mile, while he finished 83rd overall in his division (M55-59). Analyzing his splits reveals a consistent early pace, gradually adjusting in the later miles. His pacing showed less variation, particularly in miles four through seven, remaining around the 11:00 to 11:17 range. Compared to the previous race at the 2022 Mesa Marathon, Timothys finish time was slightly slower, but his overall approach stayed steady. For future endeavors, maintaining focus on pacing consistency in the latter part of the race could help further enhance overall performance.